1997 Toyota Camry No power after changing spark plugs/wires

1997 TOYOTA CAMRY
170,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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My car was running fine except for a little skip when sitting idling. The code read misfire on #4 cylinder so I had the spark plugs and wires changed. After changing them the car does not have any power, like it bogs down when you press the gas. Had new coil packs put on and made no difference. Checked EGR and pulled fuse on EFI to let it reset and still no change. The code now reads misfire on 3, 4, and 5 cylinder. The grounds were checked also. Also check the timing marks and the timing belt and they are good. Any suggestions?
Aug 14, 2009 at 9:17 AM
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Does this car have coil packs for all 6 cyl. or does it have coil packs on the front three and have wires going to the back three?
Aug 14, 2009 at 11:59 AM
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It has the three on the front with the wires going to the back.
Aug 14, 2009 at 12:46 PM
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Well, I would say either you crossed the spark plug wiring or something isn't on all the way. Which plug wire is going to each ignition coil?
Aug 14, 2009 at 2:03 PM
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I took it to a local mechanic to have him double check that the wires were run correct and he even pulled out the plugs to make sure they were right. It is still at the mechanics so I can't take a look right now. Thanks for the help though.
Aug 14, 2009 at 2:09 PM
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Keep us informed. Curious to see what it is.
Aug 14, 2009 at 3:06 PM