2003 Ford Explorer V6 spark plug wire ohm readings
 

Hey Gents (and ladies),

I have a question regarding my spark plug wires. I can't seem to find out what the resistance across each wire should be but here's what I have:

1- 7.41K

2- 9.81K

3- 11.21K

4- 5.22K

5- 8.26K

6- 10.15K


Does anybody know if this is normal for a 2003 V6 4.0?

-Mike

Probably about right...Normal resistance is about 5K Ohms per foot, thus resistance readings will vary based on the individual cylinder wire length.

Thanks! Just wanted to make sure.

Now I just have to scratch my head and start from the beginning of my issues. :confused:

What type of issues are you having?

Lack of acceleration and power. I replaced the knock sensor which helped with the poor acceleration and timing issue, but the acceleration still isn't great but a little better than before.

Replaced the intake manifold gaskets since I was in there anyway b/c there was a slight vacuum leak. Ended up being a cracked/broken gasket.

Intake seems fine. Plug wires look okay. Plugs themselves "visually" look okay.

I'll be replacing the air filter today when I change the oil and leaky radiator.

My next guess is probably replacing the spark plugs just in case.

Any thoughts???

Being a 2003, I personally would replace the Plugs, Wires and Coil Pack. If not already done, I would also put a double dose of fuel system cleaner in a tank of fuel and then replace the fuel filter after running the tank of fuel down to almost empty. Also, by now being a 2003, I would have replaced my coolant 2 times after giving it a good flush. Power steering, Transmission, T-Case (if 4WD) and axle(s) would have new synthetic fluids in them.

However, this is me.