I have a 2003 Derbi Atlantis and its not getting any spark. I unscrewed the plug boot to see if I would get spark from the straight wire and still no spark. That tells meits something else and not a bad plug boot. Does anyone have a clue to what it may be and how to check it? I was cranking it one morning and it tryed to start then cut off. Then it would crank after that but would never try to start anymore. Thats when I found out there was no spark anymore.

1. Disconnect the spark plug wire at each spark plug.

• • Twist each spark plug 1/2 turn.
  • 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:

Repeat above procedure for all 8 cylinders.

There are 2 standard sizes for spark plugs, and you should use a "Spark Plug Wrench/ Socket"
Either the small version, which I believe is 5/8ths inches, or the large version, which is 3/4ths inches. Either one will cost a few dollars, but will help prevent you snapping the ceramic part of the plugs off.
There are other specialized sizes out there but they are specialized for specific uses. Not for cars in general.

The hardest part is removing the wire and boot without damaging the wire/plug connection. If you have compressed air, its a good idea to blow any accumulated crud out of the plug well, perhaps with the aid of a long brush, before removing it.

You need to pull straight up following the angle of the plug, BY THE BOOT - NOT THE WIRE. This can be difficult on old wires which are stuck to the plug. You can twist the boot rotationally to loosen it

Guide the socket over the exposed plug. Again, keeping a straight line on the plug and apply steady pressure counter clockwise to unscrew it. Once past the initial resistance you may be able to remove the handle and unscrew the rest of the way by socket (& extension) only.

To replace the plug (or new one) Set the plug into the socket. The foam liner will hold it in. Angle and move the plug in a straight line (same angle it came out) down towards the hole by the socket and extension without the handle, and - finger pressure only - carefully start the threads. I usually start by turning counter clock wise first to feel the threads seat squarely before trying to go clockwise. You should be able to wind the plugs down almost all the way in without force.
When you reach the bottom, attach the handle and snug up the pressure gently, then give it approx 1/4th or more additional turn to lock in. A little crud falling in the threads may require a little more help to wind it down, but never force it as the threads may be crossed. ( Then you ll have some fun)

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You will have to remove the engine cosmetic cover. The 2.0 four cylinder has 1 and the 3.0 V6 has two The 2.0 is a standard single coil pack and will be clearly visible when you take the cover off, just follow the wires and remove the spark plug boots and voila. The V6 uses 6 coil packs and you will have to unscrew their bolts and remove each of them to get at the spark plug underneath them. Make sure you blow away any debris, from around the plugs before taking them out. hope this helps

if the engine says its a 2.4. then it is a 4 cylinder ( 4 plugs ).on the 2.4 remove the four bolts on the ignition coil cover. pull the idi cover straight up until the boots are off the spark plugs, then set cover aside. if the boots stick to plugs, you can reatach them to coil cover on bottom of idi cover. thats it !! have a good day !!

sometimes they can get stuck on prety good if they have been on for a while. Try twisting them like you either screwing or unscrewing the spark plug. You will feel it brake loose and then you will be able to remove it.

To help prevent it from happening in the future put a little di-electric grease in the spark plug wire boot before you install the wire back onto the plug. The d-electric grease will keep the boot from sticking to the spark plug.

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Things You'll Need: Spark plug socket and wrench

Twist and pull the spark plug wire from the leftmost spark plug on the front of the engine. Grasp the spark plug wire by the "boot" or the end of the wire that cups the plug. Avoid pulling on the wire itself.

Place the spark plug socket on the spark plug. Turn the wrench counterclockwise to remove the spark plug. Unscrew the plug until it is fully removed from the engine.

Install the new spark plug by carefully placing it in the hole by hand. Turn the spark plug clockwise, but do so only gently by hand. Ensure that the spark plug screws in gently and naturally. Stop turning it at the first sign of major resistance. Check to make sure that you have not stripped the threads. Move on to the next step only when you're sure that you've positioned the plug at the correct angle and have it threaded most of the way in.

Position the spark plug socket over the spark plug and tighten it with the ratchet. Avoid tightening it too much. It will offer increased resistance for about half a turn as the metal washer on the plug is compressed. Once it is good and snug, stop there.

Replace the wire by handling the boot of the spark plug wire. Listen for a "click" that indicates correct installation.

Use this procedure for the remaining two plugs on the front and the three plugs on the back of the engine. Remove and replace one plug at a time, to ensure that you don't mix up the wires.

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I'm not sure, but I believe they just pull straight off. Try wiggling back and forth as your pull it off. But, you do need to pull it hard to get it to come off, it will not just slide off.

For the L- Series Saturns you first take off the head or very top of the head gasket that displays the specs of the engine( 2.2L [in red], saying its a 16 valve, etc..) It will have 4 bolts on the head. After you unscrew those and take them out, gently pull up on the head. Taking it off slowly will pull the spark plug wires off of the spark plugs. Once done, set a side the head so it will not move and get a Ratchet and extension, and probably a 5/8ths deep socket, preferably a spark plug 5/8th deep socket( has a rubber boot inside to keep the spark plug held in place when changing) . You may then proceed to take out the spark plugs. Go one at a time when replacing(take out then put another in) if not, the engine may misfire and have some other problems as well. People say you. After it has been loosened, take ratchet off and while only usIng the extension, unscrew slowly and then pull out straight as possible. Same when putting it in. While the new spark plug is fit inside the Spark Plug Socket (5/8th), put in holy slowly and straightly until you fill the threads are aligned. Then tighten by hand only using extension. When it wont go anymore with only finger tightening, attach ratchet and turn about 1/4 of a turn. Over tightening is not good as well with under tightening. Some say a torque wrench is needed but that's nonsense. As long as you follow the 1/4- 1/2 turn rule you'll be fine.

There are no spark plug wires on the 2000-up Northstar engines. They use coil on plug design. First remove the engine service cover.(The Pretty plastic peice that has the Cadillac symbol on it) Then disconnect the coil connector which sits to the right of the coil and should just snap off by hand. Next If you remove the screws that holds the coil pack (8 screws) to the top of the cam covers, you will see 4 black round rubber boots that sit on top of the plugs. Pull the boots free to expose the plugs. The tops of the spark plugs sit directly underneath