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Got a bit of a misfire today on the cerbie. Got a funny feeling one of the coil packs is knackered, as when driving at any speed, anything over light throttle leads to a constant misfire and lumpy running. when you stop at a junction it backfires (sounds like a shot gun going off in the exhaust).
Just wondered if anyone else has had this problem and what it was.
Are the coil packs really off a 96 citroen zx 1.6?
Just wondered if anyone else has had this problem and what it was.
Are the coil packs really off a 96 citroen zx 1.6?
It would appear that I also have the same problem at the moment, have a misfire and split ignition coils. The readings from the throttle pots are fine etc. etc.
I am having mine changed in the next couple of days, so I may need to post an update to be of any help!
(Oh and I'm not driving the car for fear of burning out the Cats! But that could be me fussing!).
I am having mine changed in the next couple of days, so I may need to post an update to be of any help!
(Oh and I'm not driving the car for fear of burning out the Cats! But that could be me fussing!).
Could just be dud leads (I say just but they are more expensive than a pair of coil pack). If you are really lucky you might find one has just worked it's way loose, I had this recently and I had a hell of time trying to get the little blighter to stay securely onto the plug.
Good to meet you yesterday, once you get the niggles sorted I reckon you will have got yourself a stonker
OT: Nicky.... shocked you hear you still have cats, best you get rid of them ASAP young lady.
Good to meet you yesterday, once you get the niggles sorted I reckon you will have got yourself a stonker
OT: Nicky.... shocked you hear you still have cats, best you get rid of them ASAP young lady.
Edited by touching cloth on Monday 17th September 09:00
touching cloth said:
Could just be dud leads (I say just but they are more expensive than a pair of coil pack). If you are really lucky you might find one has just worked it's way loose, I had this recently and I had a hell of time trying to get the little blighter to stay securely onto the plug.
Good to meet you yesterday, once you get the niggles sorted I reckon you will have got yourself a stonker
OT: Nicky.... shocked you hear you still have cats, best you get rid of them ASAP young lady.
Good to meet you yesterday, once you get the niggles sorted I reckon you will have got yourself a stonker
OT: Nicky.... shocked you hear you still have cats, best you get rid of them ASAP young lady.
Edited by touching cloth on Monday 17th September 09:00
What's the big deal? I have never understood it. I hardly dare ask this - but could somebody explain the reasons to de-cat please?
Clearly I have committed a massive faux pas it seems! Sorry boys!
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I have purchased new coil packs. Interestingly their are 2 types of coil pack - 1 is £25 from GSF and is the same as the original item and they also do one thats £46 and is a bosch coil pack - they belive its a better coil pack and its also slightly smaller so its easier to fit without removing the fuel rail etc. SHall see if it makes a difference once i have retrieved the extension bar i dropped into the engine bay (got to find it first.... whooppps)
I have just recently had exactly the same experience of rough running. I changed the plugs, magnecore leads, and 2 coil packs, none of which worked. 200 quid later i have since found out that its a leaking joint between the manifold and the head, underneath on one side by the baulkhead (see my other posts pleading for help) Bugger!!!
Moral of the story....check all the easy stuff first before diving in.
Moral of the story....check all the easy stuff first before diving in.
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