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• Fiat punto running roughly. 6 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Tonight my daughters "P" reg Punto suddenly started to run very roughly, idling badly with no power when driving. I thought it may be coils, plugs or HT leads, but all plugs are sparking, and on removing the HT leads on the coil one at a time, (and then putting them back) all drop the revs and one lead off at a time will stall the car, suggesting to me that the sparks are there with the engine running.
• citroen berlingo 2.0 hdi 2003/4 - berlingo washer pump lead question. 8 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  hello. i've just had the fun job of replacing the washer pump on my 2003/4 berlingo 2.0 hdi i've notice that the wiring 'loom' from the front bumper...
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  Buying a fiat Panda - which engine is best? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Is The Fiat Panda 1.3 Multijet diesel a good choice for a new small car?
• Astra 1.7dti fan relay fault 28 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  My Astra 1.7dti suffered from a flat battery I started it using jump leads then when I disconnected the leads the car shut down. I've had the fuel pump ecu replaced a new alternator and battery, yet the EML is still illuminated apparently reading fan relay faults the air con isn't working either.
• Peugeot 205 - Starting Problem 6 Dec 2010 (Forum)
  Sometimes you turn the ignition and the warning lights come on but when you turn the key further to engage the starter all the electics go off completely ie clock, warning lights, the lot. So, open the bonnet, disconnect the quick release positive battery lead, then reattach it and everything back to normal. Except yesterday this quick fix didn't work and I had to jump start it from another car. Could this be a battery fault, a dodgy lead (which looks fine) or some strange Peugeot electrical gremlin?
• Mitsubishi Shogun Sport - Recon Engine, 2.5TD- help please 14 Sep 2010 (Forum)
  Advice and evidence of damage would indicate best option a full recon engine. Have heard stories of this engine difficult to source and expensive. Any leads and advice appreciated Thanks
• new scam ? 28 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  New scam reported in top gear Guy gets paid to reposes a car by finance company Swaps the alloys for steel wheels Rips out the stereo Pours oil over the engine Messes with HT leads to cause a misfire Puts car through auction He buys the car himself, or gets a friend to do so Takes it home Steam cleans engine Puts HT leads back Replaces wheels/stereo And sells it on at a nice big profit Finance company don’t care Looser is person car was reposed from as price made at auction is taken from his final bill
• Clockwork Ignition problem 28 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Mk I Escort 1298cc X-Flow engine (GT spec) Engine misfires badly throughout the rev range - badly enough to stall if left idling for 20 - 30 seconds. It's across all cylinders and from checking there is no output from the coils HT lead. The dizzy shaft has a bit of wobble (side to side). Timing is OK. Any suggestions of a possible solution would be welcome... So far my plan is to work from cheapest up, so having checked timing, connections, gaps etc I suppose condenser then coil HT lead then coil.
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  Why does my BMW have two batteries? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  There are two batteries in a my BMW 330e 2017, excluding the high voltage battery. One auxiliary battery under the bonnet and another battery in the boot....
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  I need to disconnect my car's battery to do some work - how do I reset the radio code afterwards? 13 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I want to disconnect the battery of my Vauxhall Tigra to carry out some work but I do not have the code for the factory fitted radio. How do I reset the...
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  Buying a Mazda with high mileage - what should I check? 10 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have the opportunity to purchase for £5750, a company owned (one driver) 2011 Mazda 6 Sport Diesel Estate. It has covered 113,000 miles (mostly motorway...
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  Can you jump-start a car from the cigarette lighter? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have some questions for you about the use of jump leads. I have seen an advertisement that states you can plug them into the cigarette lighter socket...
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  Can I replace Castrol Valvemaster with Miller's VSP Power Plus in my 1967 Triumph 2000? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I run my 1960 Standard Vanguard using Miller’s VSP Power Plus as a lead replacement additive. I have now acquired a 1967 Triumph 2000 which has been run...
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  Starting trouble - can you help? 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having trouble starting my Ford Focus in the mornings. I've changed the battery, but it sounds like the engine is struggling to turn over. However,...
• 1998 Mondeo 1.8 - Coil pack or something else? 3 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  As it warms up it gets a bit better, but isn't right. I have replaced plugs, which has helped (one was cracked). Swapping the HT leads made no difference. So my next suspect is the coil pack. Before I head down to the scrappy for a replacement, is there anything else I should be investigating? At the moment removing lead on 1 or 2 once running makes no difference.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 Sudden misfire on cylinders 1 and 4 25 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  hi Car suddenly quit. left it with local garage who Changed the following: Coil pack Leads plugs These had no effect at all, The mechanic said he disconnected the leads on 1 and 4 whilst running and there is no difference. His computer apparently said feed 1 and feed 2 at coil not present. he did not give me codes.
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - EMU light permanently on 31 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Hi I have just had the HT leads, plugs and coil changed after problems with a faulty lead. At the garage this morning the mechanic reset the EMU and the light went out, but when I drove the car this afternoon the light was back on again, permanently.
• Rover 200 (1995 - 1999) - 97 1.6 How was it running at all? 20 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  I've just replaced the Dizzy cap on a colleagues 216 16v as it was running like a bag of spanners. When I took the cap off, the carbon brush literally crumbled into dust & the main coil lead snapped clean off at the cap end (it had gone a mouldy green colour). I replaced the coil lead as the other 4 looked brand new and the car now starts first time and runs nicely now, but I am amazed how the car was even running in the first place!!
• spark plug removal - 1.6 Astra Automatic 10 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  Without sounding like a complete novice which i am ,I need information how to remove spark plugs from my Astra 1.6 automatic.The HT leads come from a rectangular box attached to the top of engine.The actual leads are a black corrugated plastic covered.Where they attach to the top of the spark plug there is a concertina like shaped drum.Ive looked in the Haynes manual but it does not refer to this type.I dont really want to start pulling anything out incase i do damage.Ive done 32000miles .They are due out at 40000miles .Can anyone help please.
• BMW M3 convertible 8 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Does anyone know of any battery problems with this vehicle, leading to fire and eventual destruction?