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How to Test Spark Plugs in Audi car?

The procedure is as follows:--
1) Test the spark plug ignition. For that disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2) Then touch the spark plug wire close to a metal surface of the car. Then spin the key in ignition switch. If you will see a spark or hear a crackling noise. This means the wire to the spark plug has voltage in it.
3) If there is no spark when you crack the engine it means that a spark plug wire is dead.
4) Check out all the battery cable, ignition wires and coil wires are hooked up properly to their points.
5) If any of the battery cable, ignition wires and coil wires is loose then this can also relate to no spark.
6) But if all the battery cable, ignition wires and coil wires are properly connected then its time to replace the spark plugs.
7) Before replacing clean the old spark plugs connections and recheck.
8) Many a time’s cleaning or moving the spark plug connections makes it work.
9) If nothing is getting the spark plug to spark, then it needs replacement.
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  1. Disconnect the spark plug wire at each spark plug.
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    • Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wire from each spark plug.
  1. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the ignition coil.
    • Twist each spark plug boot 1/2 turn.
    • Pull only on the boot in order to remove the wires from the ignition coil
  • Install the spark plug wires at the ignition coil.
  • Install the spark plug wire to each spark plug.
  • Inspect the wires for proper installation:
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    2003 Chevrolet Malibu 3.1L SFI OHV 6cyl
    Spark Plug Wires - Removal & Installation

    3.5L Engine
    1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
      NOTE Twist the spark plug boot one-half turn in order to release the boot. Pull on the spark plug boot only. Do not pull on the spark plug wire or the wire could be damaged.
    2. Remove the intake manifold cover, if required.
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    4. Disconnect the left side spark plug wires from the ignition coil.
    5. Remove the spark plug wire clips from the Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensor bracket and the heater inlet and outlet pipe tab.
    6. Remove the spark plug wire assembly.
    7. If replacing only one plug wire, open the retaining clips and remove the appropriate spark plug wire.
    8. Disconnect the right side spark plug wires from the spark plugs.
    9. Disconnect the right side spark plugs from the ignition coils.
    10. Remove the spark plug wire assembly.
    11. If replacing only one plug wire, open the retaining clip and remove the appropriate spark plug wire.
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    1. Install the spark plug wire assembly.
    2. Connect the right side spark plugs to the ignition coils.
    3. Connect the right side spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
    4. If replacing only one plug wire, open the retaining clip and install the appropriate spark plug wire.
    5. Install the spark plug wire assembly.
    6. Connect the left side spark plug wires to the spark plugs.
    7. Connect the left side spark plug wires to the ignition coil.
    8. Install the spark plug wire clips to the MAP sensor bracket and the heater inlet and outlet pipe tab.
    9. If replacing only one plug wire, open the retaining clips and install the appropriate spark plug wire.
    10. Install the intake manifold cover, if required.

    Fig. 2.2L Engine Firing Order: 1-3-4-2 Distributorless ignition system
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    Fig. 3.1L Engine Firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 Distributorless ignition system
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    Fig. 3.5L Engine Firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 Distributorless ignition system
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    Fig. 2.4L Engine Firing order: 1-3-4-2 Distributorless ignition system
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    Fig. 3.1L Engine Firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 Distributorless ignition system
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    Fig. 2.2L Engine Firing Order: 1-3-4-2 Distributorless ignition system
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    Fig. 3.5L & 3.9L Engines Firing order: 1-2-3-4-5-6 Distributorless ignition system
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    Ignition Coil
    Removal & Installation
    4.2L Engine
    1997-2000
    To Remove:

    Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
    Remove or disconnect the following:
    The ignition coil electrical connector
    The radio ignition interference capacitor connector
    The locking tabs
    The six ignition wires, marking for reinstallation
    The brackets
    The spark plug wire set
    CAUTION
    Spark plug wires must be connected to the proper ignition coil terminal. Mark spark plug wire locations before removing them.
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    The accelerator cable bracket bolt
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    Install or connect the following:
    The ignition coil
    The two ignition coil nuts
    The ignition coil stud bolt
    Torque to: 71-98 inch-lbs (8-11 Nm)
    The accelerator cable bracket
    The accelerator cable bracket nut
    The accelerator cable bracket bolt
    Torque to: 71-98 inch-lbs (8-11 Nm)
    The ignition coil electrical connector
    The radio capacitor connector


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    The Spark plug wires must be connected to the proper ignition coil terminal.
    Squeeze the locking tabs and connect the six ignition cables.
    2001-2003
    To Remove:

    Before servicing the vehicle refer to the precautions at the beginning of this section.
    Remove or disconnect the following:
    The ignition coil electrical connector
    The spark plug wires, marking for reinstallation
    CAUTION
    The sparkplug wires must be connected to their correct ignition coil terminal.
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    The bolts
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    To Install:
    Inspect the ignition coil for carbon tracks or damage.
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    The ignition coil
    The bolts
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    The radio capacitor electrical connector
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    The spark plug wires must be connected to their proper ignition coil terminal. Mark spark plug wire locations.
    The bolts
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    The ignition coil
    The bolts
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    The radio capacitor electrical connector
    The spark plug wires (four each side), into their original positions by squeezing the tabs


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    The spark plug wires must be connected to their proper ignition coil terminal.

     
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