Coil Pack - where art thou?
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This may sound like a very silly question but I’m relatively new to getting stuck in to engine related tasks.
Could anyone guide me to how today find / replace the coil pack and anything I need to consider when doing this?
I checked the plugs yesterday (that I could get to) and they all looked good - to be expected when they were changed less than a thousand miles ago. By the way, how am I supposed to get to the back plug as the cover coming down from the windscreen seems to cover it.
Got some time this afternoon and I reckon this is a job I could potentially do myself so any guidance would be hugely appreciated. The only thing I could find on searches was suggestion that the coil pack is below the plenum, but that was all.
Got a car show here tomorrow and I’d love for it to be running properly. There was some serious metal there at the last one and the Tuscan could definitely hold its own, but it would be rather embarrassing if it coughs and splitters its way in.
TIA all.
AJ
Could anyone guide me to how today find / replace the coil pack and anything I need to consider when doing this?
I checked the plugs yesterday (that I could get to) and they all looked good - to be expected when they were changed less than a thousand miles ago. By the way, how am I supposed to get to the back plug as the cover coming down from the windscreen seems to cover it.
Got some time this afternoon and I reckon this is a job I could potentially do myself so any guidance would be hugely appreciated. The only thing I could find on searches was suggestion that the coil pack is below the plenum, but that was all.
Got a car show here tomorrow and I’d love for it to be running properly. There was some serious metal there at the last one and the Tuscan could definitely hold its own, but it would be rather embarrassing if it coughs and splitters its way in.
TIA all.
AJ
You'll need to remove the air box.
Not too difficult as long as you know where the catch underneath is, you'll have to feel around for it. Once loose disconnect the oil breather pipe from the back before pulling the air box clear.
Once off do not disconnect any plugs until you've identified which goes where and labelled them, then double check.
The leads should be ok after 1k miles but don't discount them. The plugs may look fine but the cable itself can break down.
If you can't reach the rear plug just remove the scuttle panel.
Not too difficult as long as you know where the catch underneath is, you'll have to feel around for it. Once loose disconnect the oil breather pipe from the back before pulling the air box clear.
Once off do not disconnect any plugs until you've identified which goes where and labelled them, then double check.
The leads should be ok after 1k miles but don't discount them. The plugs may look fine but the cable itself can break down.
If you can't reach the rear plug just remove the scuttle panel.
Thanks !
Did it all this morning. Started her up with high hopes of it resolving the problem, and it s absolutely no different. Doh! At least innnow the ignition system isn t going to need doing any time soon, and it was a fairly easy job to do in the end.
In to the specialists on Monday and Im hoping they can figure it out. It s got to be electrical as it was fine until after it had sat out in the wet.
I think the only other two major options are lambda sensors and TPS. Hopefully when they plug it in they ll be able to see whats occurring.
Did it all this morning. Started her up with high hopes of it resolving the problem, and it s absolutely no different. Doh! At least innnow the ignition system isn t going to need doing any time soon, and it was a fairly easy job to do in the end.
In to the specialists on Monday and Im hoping they can figure it out. It s got to be electrical as it was fine until after it had sat out in the wet.
I think the only other two major options are lambda sensors and TPS. Hopefully when they plug it in they ll be able to see whats occurring.
Edited by AJV8 on Sunday 21st June 06:28
I just had the same problem with my tuscan. Its a common problem when the engine bay gets wet. I let it dry for a few days and took it for a ride. In retrospect driving immediately after it rains to warm up the engine and clear out the water might have been a better move. Basically I think if you drive it around for 30 minutes your problem will go away.
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