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2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Question: PO303 OBD code - which one is cylinder 3 ?

 

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Visitor, Somerset, NJ, December 13, 2010, 19:05

seemingly simple question, on the v8 in my chevy truck, which cylinder is cylinder 3 ? How are they numbered ? Is it standard in some way, like: odds on right, evens on left, ascending toward the front of the car ?

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    ZeeTech December 14, 2010, 05:40
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    Which V-8, 5.3, 6.0 or 8.1L ?? Let us know so we can help!

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    Visitor, December 14, 2010, 19:48

    8.1L

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    ZeeTech, December 15, 2010, 06:54
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    The left side (driver's side, Bank1 ) from the front (radiator) to the back: 1-3-5-7
    the right side (passenger side, Bank2) 2-4-6-8.
    So the #3 is the second cylinder on the driver's side counting from the front.
    Firing order: 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3

    Zee

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