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Spark wires/Coil ?????

What are the spark wires location on the coil for 2006 3.5 Pontiac Montana

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They are COIL PACKS... No Spark Plug Wires

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    Todd Arndt Jul 20, 2014

    1-2-3 back bank 4-5-6 front bank *Front of vehicle here*

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    Todd Arndt Jul 20, 2014

    The Cylinder Numbering is as Follows (1,2,3 are the Cyliners near the Passenger Compartment), #1 is the one closest to the Serpentine Belt. 4,5,and 6 are closer to the Radiator. On top of the Coil Pack is Numbers for the Order. Plug #1 into #1 Cylinder and so on...

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    jim s Jul 20, 2014

    Thanks for the info; the pic; of the Coil is identical to what,s on my Van ..But I,am getting mix info about the Firing order..I was Told that 1,3,5, ore the back & 1, 4, 6, are the front all going from Left to right.........

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    Todd Arndt Jul 20, 2014

    3.8L and 4.3 Liter Engines are as Follows... Standing in FRONT of the ENGINE ****Where the Auxiliaries are ****** On the LEFT as looking at it are 2,4,6 and on the RIGHT as looking are 1,3,5. On ALL OTHER GM V6 is as follows... (1,3,5 LEFT and 2,4,6 RIGHT). IT does not matter if you have a RWD or FRW, just stand in front of the AUXILLIARIES and look to the Left and Right....

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    Todd Arndt Jul 20, 2014

    Here is how I find #1 Cylinder to save you some Head Ache... Look and see what Cylinder is SLIGHTLY ahead of the other Side. You can look at the LEADING EDGE of the Valve Cover. The One who sticks Farthest FORWARD is #1

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    jim s Jul 21, 2014

    Thanks for the info; (back)1,3,5 & (front)2,4,6, worked for me..thnks again...here is another question that you maybe able to help me with...??? are there any issues

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    jim s Jul 21, 2014

    My message should have said...are there any issues by using a NGK plug in a 3.5 Lt chev engine ????

  • Todd Arndt
    Todd Arndt Jul 21, 2014

    Autolite and AC Delco DOUBLE PLATINUM plugs work the best. You need to be aware that with certain ignition configurations that the need for a better plug is truly a necessity. With the Older Plugs, they were Copper and worked great. On Dodge, CHAMPION work wonders. I would NEVER put a Bosch Platinum in another car for the rest of my life due to the number of failures that I have seen with people doing it themselves and failing Emissions. When a Vehicle is Sparking on both the Compression and Power, they will wear out twice as fast. The Double Platinum will work great for you (LOOK FOR THE APP 606), The Iridum are OEM but I do not feel they are a Necessity or anywhere near worth the cost.

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Coil electrical connection side start with the 6
5. 2

6. 3. 4 1

Testimonial: "Thaks for the info;But you gave me Two #6 locations...So is 6.5.2. for the back plugs??&3.4.1. for the front???what about the wire location on the coil????"

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SOURCE: 2000 Pontiac Grand AM trouble code P0300

Im surprised that didn't fix it. On the Quad4 engine its usually a cracked coil housing.
Have you checked:

  • fuel injectors / fuel pressure
  • coolant temp sensor
  • compression - to check for bad head gasket
  • ignition control module
  • EGR system - make sure the valve isn't stuck
  • crank position sensor.
The crankshaft position system variation compensating values are stored in the PCM non-volatile memory after a learn procedure has been performed. If the actual crankshaft position system variation is not within the crankshaft position system variation compensating values stored in the PCM, DTC P0300 may set.

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GIVHRR

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  • Posted on Jul 28, 2009

SOURCE: changing sparks plugs in a 2000 pontiac montana

remove the ignition coil pack ( 2 10mm bolts on front of it and 2 13 mm nuts on the back side) u will need a long extension and deep socket for the back ones , and unplug all electrical connectors and remove it from the vehicle and you should be able to reach the back plugs without a problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 30, 2009

SOURCE: spark plug wiring diagram for gm 3.4 liter v6

http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginefiringorders1/Engine_Firing_Orders.htm

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  • Posted on Oct 17, 2009

SOURCE: replace broken rear coil spring on pontiac montana

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Removal & Installation

Remove or disconnect the following:

  • Brake hose bracket screw from the control arm
  • Shock absorber lower bolt while using a utility stand to support the rear axle
  • Tie rod from the rear axle
  • Spring and insulators after lowering the rear axle

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Exploded view of the coil spring assembly


To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    • Insulators and springs on the rear axle with the paint stripe is facing rearward
    • Rear axle tie rod after raising the rear axle into its proper position. Torque the nut to 92 ft. lbs. (125 Nm).
    • Shock absorbers to the rear axle. Torque the upper and lower nuts to 63 ft. lbs. (85 Nm).
    • Brake hose bracket to the control arm. Torque the bolt to 33 ft. lbs. (44 Nm).
  2. Remove the axle supports.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 29, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 Pontiac Montana - what is a misfire #5?

Without your actual trouble code, I am assuming that you are have a misfire on cylinder # 5. The computer cannot really tell what is causing the misfire only that cyl 5 is not putting out full power. If it misfires when cold then smooths out as it warms up, I would say it is probably an injector that is sticky, as it warms up it starts working properly.

Testimonial: "Thank you for your suggestion. I will have that checked out. I will also ask my mechanic what the actual trouble code says."

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