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Hi all
I have a 1997 Zetec Contour and have been having misfiring problems. I've replaced the spark plugs and wires, didn't help and have now purchased a replacement KEM ignition coilpack.
The problem is that I am not sure how to connect up the spark plug wires in order to get the correct timing.
The new coilpack came with instructions that say 4 cylinder application EARLY and 4 cylinder application LATE with cylinder 2 and 3 swapped, which one should I choose LATE or EARLY??
If I play around with it and hook it up wrong could I mess something up?
Thank you!
Tom
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Should connect about the same as orginial coil. Just compare. It shouldn't mess anything up, MAYBE fry a plug, and the car possibly won't start.
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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You would be considered early....the later Zetecs (w/VCT) are considered late. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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I will hook it up as specified in the early diagram. And let you know how it goes.
Cylinders 1 and 4 are already swapped compared to the original Motorcraft part (early and late) so I know hooking it up in the same way as the original part is not going to work.
Thanks guys!
Tom
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Everything worked like a charm, no more misfires! Thanks guys.
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Not a problem. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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Originally posted by LoCoZ:
You would be considered early....the later Zetecs (w/VCT) are considered late.
did you know our coil pack has been in use on the escort since 1991
2003 Subaru WRX some mods
Even if you don't have the answer, you certainly have to admire the problem.
aka ZetecRacing
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Originally posted by ZetecRacing:
Originally posted by LoCoZ:
You would be considered early....the later Zetecs (w/VCT) are considered late.
did you know our coil pack has been in use on the escort since 1991
Also it is listed in some catalogs as a coil pack for a 8 cylinder?
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
160HP/141TQ
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As it's used on some Ford V8s (but two of them),, wow we all know the same crap. 
98.5 SVT
91 Escort GT (almost sold)
96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve)
FS: SVT rear sway bar
WTB: Very cheap beater
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2003 Subaru WRX some mods
Even if you don't have the answer, you certainly have to admire the problem.
aka ZetecRacing
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