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Old Feb 25, 2017 | 07:03 PM
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I replaced my valve cover along with the plugs and coils. The car turns over but won't run. It started a few times but it dies without going to idle.


I tried to upload a video but website keeps timing out. I have already checked I don't see anything disconnected.


Also, the check engine light is on but there were no codes when I read it with DIS 57.
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 01:00 PM
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Something seems to be unplugged
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 05:34 AM
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It sounds like you need to reset your valvetronic motor.
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Gee_115
I replaced my valve cover along with the plugs and coils. The car turns over but won't run. It started a few times but it dies without going to idle.


I tried to upload a video but website keeps timing out. I have already checked I don't see anything disconnected.


Also, the check engine light is on but there were no codes when I read it with DIS 57.
I've heard that if that valve cover seal is not completely sealed, it will run like crud throwing codes, die, etc....
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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 01:19 PM
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Check your coil plugs/connectors one more time. I had a similar issue when I did my valve cover gaskets on N62. Cylinder 8 coil appeared to be properly plugged in and secured, but was not. Once I fixed that issue, the car finally started and ran good.
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Old Feb 28, 2017 | 01:00 PM
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THE SOLUTION!!!!

After removing the new coils and replacing them with the old coils same issue, made sure everything was plugged in properly. Still , no go, I couldn't find any glaring issues, like I said everything was plugged in correctly, I went over it several times.

After $300 at a reputable Indy they said the solenoids were installed improperly, R&R all 4 solenoids car is running great.

Not sure exactly how they were installed incorrectly, maybe I plugged the intake in exhaust not sure.
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