THANK YOU! Not only do I have a broken spark plug, but I broke a wire like this and I didn’t want to have to buy another set of wires, too... This was awesome, thank you for helping me out!
@jessebergles97902 жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY what just happened to me. I already put 2 and 2 together and fixed it but I support this video bc other people may not be able to improvise like this. Thanks!
@redpepper00711 ай бұрын
there are too many dumb people on earth who cant think outside of box, so videos like these are treir only remedy. Or a thick wallet that pays for everyhting.
@jarispe324 жыл бұрын
Just did this, this morning! Thank you!!! This video not only satisfied my curiosity but saved MY REAR LOL. I HAVE the money just not ready to spend on it this yet. The wires are new and I was taking the manifold off.
@RobSAtlanta5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! I'm used to stripping and soldering wires but that is not what is needed here! That conductor wire is so tiny you can't strip it out of the black covering. My plug had pulled off my coil wire (copper plug sticking in the coil) and it's a prestolite on an old boat and the auto shops don't seem to carry it. Mine broke just like yours, leaving some black silicone inside the copper part. Your video saved me! I just cut more insulation off the big outside and folded back the tiny black covered wire under the connector like you showed. Got it clamped back together. It's running great.
@randylee68233 жыл бұрын
Glad I searched this. I just replaced the plugs wires months ago. So I am ready to replace the plugs I pulled out the wire it came loose. So I'm glad I found your video. Thks
@DannyJones-dj9hd Жыл бұрын
Great. Saved me $89 plus tax and shipping! easy for follow and the grease trick worked great. Thank You!
@______jsh______2 жыл бұрын
Fixed mine using this method. Thank you very much! Was gonna buy a new set, but this saved me!
@funkdocta469 Жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT DIY, just had this happen to me, saved my day, peace!
@anthonyarbeau71183 жыл бұрын
Murphy's law dictates the last plug I replace would do this 😥 thank you so much for saving us! Didn't want to have to replace our already newer wires!!
@Karlie-s3v5 ай бұрын
Same here!
@80s96 ай бұрын
I thought I was doomed I love you for this. Their like $100 just for the set of wires it would be nice if they sold individually
@berniestarzewski54823 ай бұрын
Nice simple short video. Clear and understandable. I was just looking to confirm what I had already done to my Chev C70 and you did that for me! I used WD 40 tho instead of dielectric grease. Hope that wont be a problem...
@wesleyhendricks1532 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video. I personally think this fix will last a lifetime, unless your try to take out the spark plug again then you might disturb the plug wire again. Otherwise I think it's a pretty good and solid fix.
@dagdernit5722 жыл бұрын
My Jeep Wrangler #6 spark plug wire kept popping off whenever I'd hit a good bump. Pulled over on the freeway as I was half way to picking up my wife from the airport. Took Super Glue I had in the glove box and put a few drops around the rubber boot and popped it back on the spark plug. Been running good for a week, lol. I did order a new set of wires and have the tools in the Jeep to fix it should it break while driving and of course have a roll of Duck Tape...... Thank you for the informative video, added a pair of needle nose to my emergency kit, lol
@sanuyapaul1759Ай бұрын
Very good explanation... Now i can fix my car's problem.. thanks.. from Papua New Guinea.
@davidzepeda16093 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, Ive had a set in my car for 2 months bought them new and 3 of them just did this when I was checking the spark plug cables! So glad I came across your video!
@johncasor9698 Жыл бұрын
very nice video... Thank You so much for making this... i had a no start condition so i check for spark and i had non. i removed the coil and cleaned mounting surfaces. and regap coil. still no spark found end of coil wire at spark plug faulty connection could not believe it, trimmed end off recheck and now it working great, just crazy problem... yep it was the end of the wire at the plug... who would of thought no spark problem is at the end of the wire at the spark plug connection ???
@trappistachel5 жыл бұрын
You can buy one AC Delco spark plug wire from Advance Auto too.
@leemalone23229 ай бұрын
No you can't
@UpnorthHere6 ай бұрын
Yes, you can: Part No. 349V. Also at Amazon and Home Depot.
@davidhess33202 жыл бұрын
Just happened to me an hour ago...luckily my wires had the imprint and I could clamp them how they were truck ran as it did prior...I stumbled upon this video to see if Itll be okay or if it was a temp or if it was really that straight forward and easy to fix....on a scale of easy to easiest, I'd give this the easiest thing I had to fix
@7digis3 жыл бұрын
Just did the exact same thing to the exact same wires! Thank you!
@ceciliamisquez90212 жыл бұрын
Me too
@7digis2 ай бұрын
I broke the same set of wires and I am back again hahah
@7digis2 ай бұрын
I could not save it this time, remember to pull at the base.
@LarryDMohr Жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting this. I fixed my sparkplug wire thanks to your video.
@giovanni422610 ай бұрын
Pretty good explanation tbh so far the best I could find on yt
@mustafamuhammed47885 жыл бұрын
Your videos are really informative and intended to help people save time and money. Good job
@marcasswellbmd69225 жыл бұрын
U keep working on One of The easiest to work on Vehicle's of the 90's and beyond, some what modern but no where near MODERN at the same time........................
@dalatina9115 ай бұрын
I can’t tell you how grateful I am for this!! Thank you so much, definitely earned a sub ❤
@benmarsden76553 жыл бұрын
Fixed my lead and saved money, thanks!
@1RoadGarage3 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@davidclough39515 жыл бұрын
Done this many times in the past minus the grease. One time a repair shop claimed they had to replace a bad plug wire and replaced it with one with a plastic boot that ended up cracking my spark plug in half. Had to buy a new spark plug and I replaced their plastic boot with a rubber one from an old set. Yeah they replaced a wire from an almost brand new set.
@ktlemongrass51293 жыл бұрын
This was very informative and actually an entertaining watch. Thanks!!!
@calamityjane66774 ай бұрын
NVR mind! Got the boot off with some lube, a small flat head and pliers! Thank u so much for this video!! I was so bummed out about my plug wire!
@schemeteam29547 ай бұрын
Can I still use the spark wire by plugging it back in the hole with the metal piece still on the end of the spark plug?
@harrygibson188310 ай бұрын
Thank you! This has saved me about £50!
@calamityjane66774 ай бұрын
How do you get the rubber boot off of the wire to start with? I'm having a helluva time
@MrRockydee075 жыл бұрын
Also to find out if plug wires are good check the resistance.(OHMS) ... Great Fix. 👍
@BurntKittyForge-pl8ol Жыл бұрын
thankyou very much for the tip on the die electric super lube grease, i need it for fuses and seems good for just shining up the motor protection maybe similar to silicone spray which cost too much now for detailing use...
@jameshall43855 жыл бұрын
i do the same thing but i use basic wire crimpers. they usually have a spark plug wire crimper built in
@SurferDuck-w7v5 ай бұрын
Exactly what I wanted to hear. Just saved me $100. Thanks for the video.👍🌊🦆🤙
@Jas0nKline5 жыл бұрын
Still get the Aceel ceramic boot wires there completely worth it
@droopydeuce68563 жыл бұрын
You saved me a trip to the parts store. Thank you
@colew.5956 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! Didn’t wanna buy a new set of wires!
@xr198204 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video.Applied it to riding mower and it worked.Saved me some money and time.
@johncollins83043 жыл бұрын
I 👍ed because I enjoyed it 'at least just a little bit'! I've spent a coupla days trying to fix a strimmer. Seen all the videos. Turns out there is something wrong inside the 6" ( ?) of ht wire. It's moulded into the coil, which are cheap enough but a) the principle of the thing, b) month by slowboat from China. Looking at doing a splice but didn't realise how THIN the one strand of wire is inside, and DELICATE! Even your one has its own private insulation!
@pesanchez265 жыл бұрын
Awesome fix. Had to do it on my msd wires. Thnx
@GggGg-de4uw5 жыл бұрын
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@independentcontactors3392 жыл бұрын
Good job. I quit a job today beacuse i pulled the wireand it broke. Then i saw your video.
@vecter92959 ай бұрын
Mines is still in my wire set. Looks like when I pulled it off it got stuck a bit so now it’s like at the tip of the wire instead of all the way inside.
@heathicusmaximus81704 жыл бұрын
Holy hand bouncing, Batman! Thanks for this, you just saved me $50.
@tobypalmer27082 жыл бұрын
Thank you I broke 2 on my ute and I was not spending 50 bucks on a new set
@alfredopampanga93562 жыл бұрын
Make sure the shortened cable still reaches the plug
@BurntKittyForge-pl8ol Жыл бұрын
awesome vid , probably it'll work for my motorcycle , i made the mistake twice, technically a 12 v whatever should be ok BUT it fries the starter solenoid i can get used or aftermarket cheap, so next i have old carbs i clean over and over , this time spotless mostly BUT i find two funky spark plug wires (big 4 cylinder) so i realize the messed up running has been a short and not running probably the both wires same time but i think it'll get me rolling fast/lol i saw the vid a while back but i went legally blind a spell , very depressing and aging i guess anyway i got projects all over now i can see but i'm out of shape from the ordeal still , it's been awesome though i had faith and learned alot about the temp state but man imagine i'm 40's , 75-80 year olds pull rvs, boats still i felt old a moment /ranting thanks for the vid i'll try to update if it works for me, i think i have to buy two entire coils used to get the boot and maybe i should study aftermarket , it's good to learn to test the coils too (i'd need to look up ...i have a pilot valve driving me nuts , the idle jet breaks and the carbs are as much as a lower mileage motor but with no carb rack or airbox needed for correct performance if i went back from slide valves ......
@c.mcdermo Жыл бұрын
What do yall do if the boot wont stay on the plug?
@valpadilla14 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Now I can confidently fix mine now.
@604motorsports2 жыл бұрын
What about the curved spark plug boots? Any way to fix those?
@TK421Reporting Жыл бұрын
I don't understand how a cased wire makes contact with the metal couplink..tried soldering the wire, it just melts. Weird space stuff I reckon, but I crimped it back together and will try it out on the buddy's car
@UpnorthHere6 ай бұрын
The core is not "wire" any more. It's a ferrite-coated fiberglass strand, reducing radio interference while functioning as a high-voltage conductor.
@matthewirish97055 ай бұрын
Can you shorten the boot???
@POOKIE55925 жыл бұрын
Why would it fail again? You did the same thing they do at the factory.
@conesillyvalley71823 жыл бұрын
It would fail depending on the workmanship of someone doing it after watching the video
@POOKIE55923 жыл бұрын
@@conesillyvalley7182 COULD fail, not would fail. And that's true of anything that anyone does on their vehicle.
@I999-g2s3 жыл бұрын
The factory assembled part failed and so once you re-do it, it will fail again! The only way to avoid failure is to pull the boot back on brand new leads, apply some super glue and put the boot back in place. Wait 12 hours and then install. They’ll never ever fail!
@joshmanis9860 Жыл бұрын
This applies to lawnmowers too!
@BiggestHoss12325 ай бұрын
Ok but how do I get the spark plug out because the socket won't go on it
@Here12years2 жыл бұрын
I pulled the spark plug wire off of the boot. When I took the boot off of the spark plug, the crimp was still in boot. Can I fix that?
@mtnmonamona8422 жыл бұрын
What if the tiny wire has broken off?
@stevenmccullough4035 жыл бұрын
This video just saved me from spending the money I don't have thank goodness
@theupscale71305 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Thank god the envoy has coils :D
@530xda5 жыл бұрын
Your videos are good !
@joeh6904 жыл бұрын
the only time this has happened to me when I got a truck where the person just replaced the spark plugs and wires with copper plugs instead of double Platinum two weeks before I bought it with no grease in the spark plugs boot. I just decided to go ahead and replace the cables. I rather would not have taken a chance.
@cheryqqofficial4 жыл бұрын
good job I have a lot of spark plug wires, I will fix it by same way.
@primdex2 жыл бұрын
What are the symptoms if u ride with 2 that are broken
@burmwout55254 жыл бұрын
I am not sure if it is ok to use this as a permanent fix. I had to do this and it worked well. But don't forget that by shortening your spark plug wire, you will also lower the resistance. A lower resistance means that more current is generated, which in my case seems to have killed my ignition coil.
@cld04109 ай бұрын
Any sugggestions for divorcing the crimp from the plug? They’re not rusted or corroded but they are freaking married for eternity haha. I have the spark plug pliers, have tried twisting the wire and the spring coil, I’ve tried turning it in a wide circle, but so far the only way to get it is to eventually tear the rubber part, pull the coil, then pull off the crimp from the plug
@djohnson36785 жыл бұрын
really awesome dude ! i have not seen that in a while. and that stuff actually happens. awesome video !!
@Sunevel Жыл бұрын
Good stuff ! Helpful⚒️👍
@rrcoster5 жыл бұрын
When your on tight budget it great solution get by but if going do spark plugs might as well do plug wires as there usually what ages the worst and cause misfire in first place unless new enough to where most vehicles use coil pack to spark plug now
@tevinnaidoo24502 жыл бұрын
This was very useful to me. Thank you!
@richmartinez27484 жыл бұрын
This worked for me! Thanks
@rodneybrand85215 жыл бұрын
Put the lube on the wire next time...not my first Rodeo..Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@postbyte18 ай бұрын
I've had that problem with the same spark. Plug wire same truck same everything
@t-money103 жыл бұрын
4 of mine just did the exact same thing on my suburban lol thanks for this
@cue1115 жыл бұрын
Mines broke at the bottom behind tire.loud ticking.Wat to do
@robertingram28203 жыл бұрын
Great! Just saved $60 and more work.. Now more $$ for Beer, Beer, Beer... I love Beer...
@colorocko1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@raysanchez67354 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have the same problem!
@DJIrisch5 жыл бұрын
Should test the resistance after fixing the cable
@bradysolaem24673 жыл бұрын
I've had luck spinning the boot to crack it free then I pull the boot and wire at the same time both hands
@systmmusicreal4 жыл бұрын
What do I do if I lose the little connecter?
@juanpaVlz4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! You just saved me!!
@MrMasterFlash Жыл бұрын
Shouldn't you strip the insulation off that little wire that you fold over?
@UpnorthHere6 ай бұрын
Nope. That's not a wire. It is ferrite-coated Kevlar or similar. The silicone core surrounding it provides the high-voltage insulation.
@breawil8085 жыл бұрын
How did you get the spark plug out tho...
@captainboose87884 жыл бұрын
with a spark plug socket.... like normal.....
@davidsimmons44913 жыл бұрын
@@captainboose8788 they meant how did he get it out with the metal conductor on the end which he didn’t he used pliers to pull the conductor off then pulled spark plug out and put the conductor back on for the video to show what it looks like
@captainboose87883 жыл бұрын
@@davidsimmons4491 a normal spark plug socket should have more than enough clearance to remove the plug with the connector
@davidsimmons44913 жыл бұрын
@@captainboose8788 mine doesn’t lol maybe it’s a Canada thing lol
@timj53675 жыл бұрын
Do a show on cross threaded plugs!
@PanzerPlatform5 жыл бұрын
Why do I get the feeling you were rough with the last one you checked, just so you could cover this topic? lol Just kidding, top notch content as always. Chuck
@joseluisdavila2725 жыл бұрын
Nice fix jimmy i have learned alot with your videos 👍👍
@TahoeJake5 жыл бұрын
Love the acting at the start of the video we've all been there 😂
@1RoadGarage5 жыл бұрын
Haha
@garrettgiuffre72984 жыл бұрын
Me 5 min ago
@Jack-bf6hv3 жыл бұрын
@@garrettgiuffre7298 me earlier today 😩 After this video 😏
@unclebuck05 жыл бұрын
Yay not a click bait video.
@adventureoflinkmk25 жыл бұрын
Cant you put some solder on that wire to the crimp after crimping, as a justin case thing?
@johnstrohmenger2865 жыл бұрын
No solder won't stick to the composite wire
@secretagentzacharyofsanjos3155 жыл бұрын
Hey Jimmy what's up you didn't post videos for a long time
@1RoadGarage5 жыл бұрын
Check my video list... I've uploaded decently regularly.
@tonymcclendon-hobbytime77275 жыл бұрын
Good fix Bro! Thanks for sharing
@DelfinaCedillo-f3cАй бұрын
How do u fix 2004 Passat wvwvd63b04e002124
@matty2helpfull5 жыл бұрын
Ive built spark plug wires for a old tractor i bought new wires but had to put ends on them and cut them to length it is possible to fix and make custom ones
@JohnJoseph9934 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@GainingDespair3 жыл бұрын
3:56 heard that one before
@hassanbadrhb5 жыл бұрын
I like it 👍👍
@davidshultz49863 жыл бұрын
Did this to my ford 2000 tractor 1967
@boomerguy99354 жыл бұрын
Keep your hands still! You have the shakes!!!!! Too much caffeine?
@karlschihl66556 ай бұрын
Thank YOU!!
@natetheaxebattles2898 Жыл бұрын
Things are so cheaply made now. I hVe done this far too many times. When it happens I just use it as an excuse to uograde to MSD wires, coil, and maybe ignition box and distributor. But, can get away wifh just wires.