Storm Chasing Ford

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!

VTX1800N1

I think the wrench light indicates a transmission problem. Your next step should be to pull the codes.

Storm Chasing Ford

Wish I could pull the codes. I dont have the device, and dont know any friends that has it...=(

VTX1800N1

Auto-Zone in the morning then? (if you can get it there) Check your tranny fluid level first.

Storm Chasing Ford

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.

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?

Storm Chasing Ford

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.

VTX1800N1

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?

Storm Chasing Ford

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?

VTX1800N1

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.