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Old 17-06-2011, 03:14 PM   #1
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Default misfire solved

the second mechanic spotted the problem straight away a dodgy plug lead arcing out .replaced the leads and plugs as well as they were old to .thanks to everyone who replied to this problem

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Old 17-06-2011, 03:27 PM   #2
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the second mechanic spotted the problem straight away a dodgy plug lead arcing out .replaced the leads and plugs as well as they were old to .thanks to everyone who replied to this problem
Was pretty sure that was your problem. Leads have a limited life and when they harden and crack, arcing begins.
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Old 17-06-2011, 05:03 PM   #3
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Glad it was a simple and relatively cheap fix. Never take your car to the first guy again!

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Old 17-06-2011, 07:24 PM   #4
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A plug eh?
CALLED IT!
Good to hear you got it sorted mate, thanks for the update.

Oh and tell your first mechanic to jump. Use better fuel to fix a miss? What a clownshoe.
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Old 17-06-2011, 07:37 PM   #5
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A plug eh?
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Good to hear you got it sorted mate, thanks for the update.

Oh and tell your first mechanic to jump. Use better fuel to fix a miss? What a clownshoe.
A plug lead was the culprit! LOL!

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