DIY Repair Gone Wrong
Scenario overview
I tried to replace the spark plugs on my 2013 Ford Focus and now it won't start.
What the caller is dealing with
I was trying to save some money so I watched a YouTube video on how to change my spark plugs. I'm pretty sure I did everything right, but now the car just cranks and cranks but won't turn over. I might have cross threaded one or maybe I didn't connect a wire correctly. I need someone to figure out what I did wrong and just get it running again.
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Skills you'll build
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