buick enclave spark plug change
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- 2011 Buick Enclave spark plug change. The engine would misfire and run rough and get horrible gas mileage. You have to take off the intake in order to remove the coils to get to the spark plugs.
I have a 2011 buick enclave as well...I was told I had a cracked head by a repair shop. They lied, thank goodness for brother's so I am a 48yrold woman and will be using your video to change my own spark plugs. I look forward to more videos that I may need.
How’d your spark plugs come out? I’m 48 and doing it myself too! CZcams has been a lifesaver but especially this video. His instructions are clear and thorough.
@JB 1,3,5 went pretty good because they were on the front....2,4,&6 wanted to be a pain...but all is well and just waiting to get a new battery and my sweet ride will be back on the road.
@@wendyboatwright3717 Awesome! Glad to hear it came out good. Start mine tomorrow morning. Figured 2,4 and 6 would be more difficult. I have the whole day set aside so fingers crossed! I love my Enclave and would do anything to keep it on the road. A battery will be child’s play compared to what you just accomplished. It’s nice that even older women like us can still “git er done” ! 😉
So how did the spark plug change go? I hope that everything went well for you. Just checking to see how things went.
THANK YOU!!! Was told labor alone would be 2.5 hours-$300 bucks because it was difficult to get to plugs by firewall!!? Then they wanted a another $150 bucks for Plugs and Coils! Only took me about 15 mins to take out spark plugs and coils after following your video. Was able to order new plugs AND coils on Amazon for less than $90. Auto Zone and Advance Auto wanted $12 bucks just for each individual plug!! And both places had to order since they did not have what I needed in stock. Amazon will deliver by tomorrow. So, thank you. My car was running very rough! I changed the Vapor Cannister Purge Solenoid since it was broken but my scan revealed many cylinders misfiring, error codes P0300,301,302,303 & 305. Also, it appears my Camshaft sensor may be faulty. 2011 Buick Enclaves are known for stretched timing belts, so my Check Engine light may never disappear. And living in NJ-that will not usually pass inspection. if you have a video for camshaft sensor replacement, I look forward to it. Again, thank you!!!
I just did this yesterday.along with the intake gasket
I am no mechanic and this was the first time I did this and was a piece of cake..took About 1.15 hrs with no power tools wouldn't use em anyways
I've got air-conditioning that needs to be checked out 2010 enclave
Thanks for the video. Very clear instructions. Just saved me about $500. Labor for taking off the intake was the majority of the cost.
Make sure to double check spark plug gap even if they come pre-gapped
Thank you for the video, it was very useful, especially in todays economy.
Finally, a video that I feel confident enough to attempt this myself. Thankyou!
Thanks for the video, especially naming the firing order. I did the freebie OBD2 at O'Really came back with 420 (catalytic converter crap), 303, 305 intermittent. I see it is two in front from your convenient information but when I get around to opening it up, I think I will replace both Iridium spark plugs and coil units. Added to this auction bought 2011 enclave I have ABS and Traction. So, as money and time permits, I need to spray the mass airflow sensor and figure out which wheel is triggering the ABS. Oddly enough, I started backing into my driveway so I have a better view of what moron is about fly around the corner when I am ready to pull out. I do a tight left turn, stop at the stop sign, accelerate on around my corner. At that point the doors lock, the ABS light and traction light go out until I hit 20mph or so. So, my best guess is a sensor wire rubbed through, and or a bearing hub is loosing or lost its magnetic ring. Ah, I almost forgot but now going into summer I was reminded the AC does not make cold. Lots to do, lots to see on this auction acquisition. I was looking at a Vevor kit with a vacuum pump, cheap manifold gauges and automotive adapters. Now that the weather is signaling its intention to make driveway work hell on earth for a while, I will add that AC testing to a higher priority on the list.
Well anyway, thanks again. I have my marching orders. Have a great day.
You're da man. Thank you! Yes, it helps a lot. Spent 78 bucks on plugs, and you taught me how to save 300 more by learning to install them myself. The boyfriend is a happy man. 'Cause it's his wallet otherwise :)
Glad it helped you out and thanks again
Thanks for the video man. It saved me $1,050 . Keep up the great work.
Thanks appreciate it
Thanks for making this I have multiple misfires I purchase the plug today
always a good idea to walnut blast the valves while you're at it. they always get chonged up because this is a direct injection motor so they always have terrible carbon build up which will cause a misfire. i do them all the time. easy peezy
I have never done or heard of the walnut blasting before I’ll have to look it up thanks
Great video but the firing order is 1,3,5 is at the back fire wall and the Front of motor is 2,4,6 for bank 2 God Bless.good job
Yeah I said it wrong and dont know how to edit it so im stuck with it 😆
That's right he's wrong 135 against firewall 246 on the front
I live in California. They wanted to charge a little over 800 dollars to do this. I'll be doing it myself. Thanks!
First time I have ever made a comment on CZcams but man you made the job easy for me I am no mechanic at all but I got it tore down and put back no problem. Thanks man thanks CZcams University
Hell yeah gotta love the CZcams university 😂
@@str8burbn gotta ask what would be the next step for diagnosis I am still misfiring on #3 changed coil and plugs ran injection cleaner
Check gap on plug and possibly change wire and I would swap coil pack with another cylinder and see if misfire changes could be bad coil pack and I would clean mass airflow sensor
Put some dialectic grease on the the connectors
@@str8burbn I did swap a known working coil and it stayed on c3
Thank you! Starting mine this week! Mine has 179k OEM spark plugs still in it. Going to change the value cover gasket while I'm at it.
This video helps I’m going to change mine . Thank you
It was a great video, formation for me, it well save me, about $400.00 rollers. At 74 year I can do it now. THANKS. BOB.
Good vid I gotta do my spark plugs and intake gasket tomorrow.I will remove the plenum completely so I can also clean out the throttle body.thanks👍
Would a new intake manifold gasket not be required? I always put a new gasket on anything I have taken apart that requires a gasket. Good video. Thanks. Always keep track of your nuts and bolts. I also take a picture on my phone with labels or numbers or colour codes applied before teardown. So I can remember! LOL You are a fountain of good information. Thanks.
Usually I would have replaced it but it was in good shape. Thanks again appreciate it.
if the gasket is still in good shape, there's not much point to replace it. If it were somewhere really difficult to access or held fluid it would be a different story
Very clear and articulate instructions.
This was helpful. Will be doing this repair soon.
Thanks and good luck
Out of all the vídeos i saw i think urs is best and can HELP thanks
Thanks appreciate it
It is the best, however, you skipped the part I needed most, the very beginning when taking everything off it. I know nothing & need the step by step to do it myself. Cuz I couldn't find such a detailed vid, I had someone who claimed to be mechanic do this & my enclave has not worked since but it worked perfectly fine b4, no codes whatsoever prior to, now it's throwing all kinds of codes.
Awesome video thank you sooooo much will definitely watch it a few more times since I'm doing this job myself LOL
We’ll good luck and when you take the intake manifold off just put some shop towels in the open ports so you dont drop anything in their. I forgot to put shop towels in mine but will next time cause if anything drops in their you’ll be fishing it out or tearing it down further.
Great video! Was wondering if you could make a short video on where the four 5:24 02 sensors are located on the Buick enclave? The diagrams on the web does not do justice to where the are at. Thanks for doing the spark plug change, will be doing that this weekend.
Great video but u got the cylinder mixed up cylinder 5 its the 3rd in back right
1 , 3 , 5 in the back ???
Yes thank you guy my is 08 and the engine light just come up may be I should do as you did thanks brother from Nigeria badagry priciastly thanks again
You know you don't have to take none of that off just reach with an extension for the back ones that's it I do it all the time on mine it super easy you just worked hard on that one
The back your right,,but not front
I would color code each part that is taken off and write it down so when done reverse part and color, might make alot easier..I hope..
I agree ☝️
Information was very helpful.. Thank you for sharing this video
why did you not put on new intake manifold gaskets?
Great video, Our Enclave at 157k is becoming a money pit!
Gotta love acdelco parts
Same im at 163,000
Hey thanks for the video. Just got done replacing all plugs and packs on my 2009. I noticed you did not disconnect something from the throttle body which has a push button release clip. What is that and why did you say you didn’t want to deal with removing it? Thanks! Enjoyed the video.
it's probably a pain in the ass to get back together, so better to just leave it
Not sure if you’ll see this, but do you still have the enclave? Curious to know how many miles you got it to last you. I picked up a 2009 with barely over 100k and I am just trying to get a gauge for longevity.
Just curious as to why you wouldn't just replace all 6 while you had it apart. Maybe it's just me but with spark plugs it's all or none. Either way great video!!!!
I replaced the ones on the firewall just recently before doing this. You don’t need to remove anything to get the rears done but as for the front side I take was removed.
@@str8burbn good to know. I'll be doing all 6 here soon. You didn't need any wobble adapters at all?
Couple short extensions as you’ll need to disconnect and connect to get the spark plugs in and out. A single long extension won’t fit so get some short ones and connect as you put in and I didn’t use a wobbly but you can
Would you recommend never seize on the threads considering the dissimilar metals?
And just for the folks wondering…it’s 18 foot pounds for intake bolts
Very well done instructional. Thanks.
Thanks
Thanks for the great info. on the Enclave.
Thanks so much for the video. Very easy to understand and oh so helpful!
How does the clip for the wiring harness on the firewall side of the throttle body unhook,please?
Thank you so much! What about service airbag on passenger side light coming on?
Is possible see P0430 code for sparks plugs on a buick enclave?
Thanks for the video appreciate it same problem I'm having
Great video. I was wondering though, do you not have to replace the intake manifold gasket when doing this? Or is that something that people do just to keep from having to disassemble everything later again down the road? Anybody know?
Yes replace it. Mine was still good so I reused it. But I recommend replacing it.
@@str8burbn Thanks for the reply. Yeah I believe I will replace it while I've got it taken apart. Thanks!
Thanks for the video it going to help me alot. My 2011 enclaves key wont turn all the way off. I have the plastic off the steering column so i can push the safety switch to turn it off but ive read theres. Yellow wire on the shifter that breaks on them. Any idea what it looks like or how to get the center console out?
I haven’t messed with that problem yet but I’m sure it’s going to happen and I’ll figure it out and post one than
Great job made it look simple
Nice video keep doing what you do
Thanks
Thank you and I appreciate it
You bet
Thanks
you don't torc the plugs down to 15lbs?
Thanks!
Helpful info
Get video, I have a 2011 enslave. Do you have a video on how to replace ac compressor clutch?
Thank you 😁👍
Thanks, it looks very easy
I think the numbering of your cylinders are backwards.isn’t 246 cylinders are the front side and 135 cylinders are the back side?im just confused cause that’s what the cylinders diagram..
😂 damn your right I didn’t realize I said that wrong. Thanks for the heads-up I’ll see if I can change it.
I’m just confused a little bit cause I’m about to change the spark plugs on my 09 enclave #6 is misfiring throwing a code po306.
Mine was misfire so I purchased a coil and plugs. I changed the plugs first and solved my misfire so ended taking back my coil which ran me $65 . I recommend doing all plugs. So number 6 is front right
Yes I are right
Super travail
How do you know it isn't the coil packs
Most likely it will be spark plugs as coil packs don’t go out usually
dam ----your good thanks
Lol thanks
So, 1,3,5 are up against the firewall? And you could change them without removing the intake?
i think the firewall he said 2,4,6 and 1,3,5 are on the radiator side
Thanks it helped
We’ll explained thanks
Bad idea not to plug intake man holes!!
Yeah I should have stuffed the holes with shop towels.
Is 2014 Enclave engine same as this?
I believe so but I think they changed the motor in 2018
Such a bad design,,done like that for dealership to make more money,,750$ in shop for only 2 replaced
Nice code reader
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Oh yeah
nice vid, and great intructions, but god what a$$orifice engidork designed the engine that you need to dismantle so much for a freaking spark plug change?
I agree it’s stupid
Lmmfao you just spent time doing unnecessary work. Only thing you need to remove to change plugs is the evap purge valve other then that you have access to all other 5 plugs without removing anything
all 5 plugs " Really "
Speak up not everyone is listening in silence