Q: hi hows it going, quick question. i removed the 4th sparkplug cable while my car was idling, now my car wont start. any idea what

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hi hows it going, quick question. i removed the 4th sparkplug cable while my car was idling, now my car wont start. any idea what

My car has 190000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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