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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Ok, so here's how my whole day went...

... I managed to change out all my ignition coils today. Thunder started fine, but for some reason, the wrench light came on and it wouldn't accelerate. I know I did it right, I mean, how hard could it be??? I thought it was my Throttle Body acting up again, so I took it apart and when I put it back together for some reason, I felt no tension in the throttle plate anymore. I have no clue what went wrong, and I need some help reviving my truck!
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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I think the wrench light indicates a transmission problem. Your next step should be to pull the codes.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by VTX1800N1
I think the wrench light indicates a transmission problem. Your next step should be to pull the codes.

Wish I could pull the codes. I dont have the device, and dont know any friends that has it...=(
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:17 PM
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Auto-Zone in the morning then? (if you can get it there) Check your tranny fluid level first.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Auto-Zone in the morning then? (if you can get it there) Check your tranny fluid level first.
Nope, cant even drive it. It just wont start now. It turns over so it isnt the battery/alternator and again, the spark plugs are brand new.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Are you positive you hooked the coils back up to the correct terminals? Disconnect anything else during the coil change that might not have gotten hooked back up?
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by VTX1800N1
Are you positive you hooked the coils back up to the correct terminals? Disconnect anything else during the coil change that might not have gotten hooked back up?
All I did with the coils was:
1. Disconnect the battery
2. Change each individual coil one at a time
3. Put Dialeletric Grease in each spring before installing.
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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I'm left wondering if something somehow broke in your DBW system. You didn't drop the TB while you were cleaning it, did you?
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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I'm left wondering if something somehow broke in your DBW system. You didn't drop the TB while you were cleaning it, did you?
I didnt drop the TB at all, I took real good care of it. I just dont know if I put something on wrong when I did that and the coils. Again, the throttle plate had no tension in it anymore. And whats DBW?
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Old Nov 30, 2012 | 11:36 PM
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Drive By Wire. I'm referring to the stepper motor that moves your throttle plates. I'm fairly sure they had that in 04. Either DBW or throttle cable, the TB plates should not just flop around; something's wrong there.
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