What is the spark plug sequence on a 1997 Toyota Corolla, 1.8 liter?

Hello Joe

Clean the Throttle Body and MAF. Check for codes.

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Is fuel reaching the cylinders? Check for weak spark and try a new igniter? Crankcase sensor operative? Compression? Air?

.044 is the correct gap

1.1 mm
but there are differences between brands and types ( platinium cq irridium)

http://www.easycarparts.nl/toyota/corolla-e11-sedan-1997-2001/1-3-12_v-2e-05-1997-10-2001/motor/ontsteking

Corollas made from 1993 to 1997 had two engine choices, the 1.6 liter 4A-FE and the 1.8 liter 7A-FE (click here for many details, comparisons, and diagrams).

Fig. 2: Firing order- 4A-C engine (other A-series similar)

Toyota do not have a specific torque setting for spark plugs in the master workshop manual,they say "hand tight, plus 1/8th turn"(using a plug socket and ratchet handle).

Hi there, For your 1994 Toyota Corolla 1.6L engine, you will need a BOSCH premium class Platinumir fusion spark plug.  It is an Iridium platinum spark plug.
Its dimensions are a 14mm thread, a 19mm reach, and a 16 mm hex size.
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running too rich, probable causes spark plugs, pcv valve malfunction, leaking injectors, vacuum leak, catalytic convertor, o2 sensor,

With the 2T-C, 3T-C, and 3K-C engines the Firing Order is 1-3-4-2
The distributor rotates ->Clockwise. (The rotor actually)

Number 1 spark plug tower on the distributor cap, faces directly towards the engine. Number 2 faces the back of the engine, Number 4 faces the front of the engine, Number 3 is to the outside away from the engine.

Number 1 spark plug is at the front of the engine. 1-2-3-4

With the 4A-C engine, and other A-Series, the Firing Order is 1-3-4-2
The distributor rotates ->CounterClockwise.

Number 1 spark plug tower is towards the engine, and faces the back of the engine. Number 3 spark plug tower is away from the engine, and faces the back of the engine.
Number 2 spark plug tower is towards the engine, and faces the front.
Number 3 spark plug tower is away from the engine, and faces the front.