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• Daewoo Leganza (1997 - 2002) - 2002 coil only sparks on 2 cylinders 17 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  Hi, im new to this site, so please help me, i have a 2002 daewoo leganza, when the sun came out i thought i shoud change the spark plugs so i changed them, but i tried to turn the car on without putting the spark plug leads back on, ( lol) but then the problem happened, when i put the leads back on it stopped sparking i took it to a lolcal garage they sed everythings fine and tested the obd2 reader and came with code p0352, they advised to change the coil pack, iv tried 3 coil pack but they all fire on the same 2 cylinders, and 2 without spark. so basically my car runs on 2 plugs, PLEASE HELP ASAP thanks {moved across from discussion.
• Audi 80 Mk II (1991-1995) - 93 2.0 Rad fan draining battery 11 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Didnt think much of this so came out to car after 2 or 3 hours and battery was flat as a very flat thing. There were no lights or anything totally drained. So after a jump lead was connected the rad fan kicked in again even before I had started engine. So for the time I have removed the lead to the fan but what would the possible cause of this? It has happened before w while back but it had "fixed itself".
• Rover 25 (1999 - 2005) - 2001 1.4 Engine problems 28 May 2008 (Forum)
  It is a friend's car.I had a quick look as I have a limited knowledge and found a hole in the centre section.I patched this with aluminium tape as a temp measure.I also replaced 3 of the spark plugs.Spark plug no.3 (2nd from right under coil pack) gave me a problem and I had to admit defeat. The rubber head of the lead remained around the plug and the rest of the lead came away.Plug no.4 (RHS) had oil around thread and electrode. The car was put into a local garage today and they have said the head gasket needs replaced.
• Have I been conned? 7 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  Sure enough, we checked the back of the radio and it had a jack plug for the remote control. Anyway, lead arrived today and we went to fit it, only to discover that the fly lead for the stalk controls didn't fit. Our radio has a mini-jack plug; this is a block connector. Ring them up: "Oh yes, Sir, you'll need the interface box which is 47 pounds extra".
• Damp Weather and Merc 230 (1990) 15 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  I can improve the situation if the car is pointing away from the prevailing wind. Is there a product that can be sprayed on to HT leads, distributor cap, coil etc (not a great fan of WD40 for this job)? Will a new coil help? Please help Hintza
• Wet Rover won't start 30 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  I'm on first name terms with the breakdown guys whose advice I've taken to try diferent fixes. All of the following is new in the last 12 months - battery, starter coil, all plug leads, plugs, distributor cap/rotor arm, vacuum pipes for starter sequence, air filter and the engine bay relays. I've also fitted a rubber coil cover off of a later model and cleaned all of the low tension leads from the ECU but all to no avail even after a liberal soaking of WD40.
• Lead Time for new cars 22 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  I feel slightly foolish asking this, but I honestly havent got a clue and I wont get to my nearest dealer until the weekend. If I was to walk into a main...
• \"Fast- fit outfit\" Trauma 25 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I took the car back and fair play they sorted out the alignment problem so that the car drove. However, in effecting the repair to the gear shift rod, I believe they damaged/removed an earth lead that ran from the engine block to the car body. The next day I broke down on the motorway with a knackered alternator. I would gratefully appreciate any advice on the likelihood of the lack of an earth lead from the engine block to the car body being the root cause of my now f***ed alternator.
• Official, Ford new entrant in the ugly stakes 13 Dec 2013 (Forum)
  Ford ecosport http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/ford/ecosport-2014/ Ford and Nissan in the lead, taking over Ssssannnyonggg. Citroen hope to enter the race soon... Are all car designers taking drugs nowadays?
• Ford Escort Cabrio 1.6EFI 15 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I recently bought this 1991 car and was told by main dealer that it was an "absolute minter", however about a week ago quite suddenly it started to splutter, especially under load. It's had new plugs and they are burning perfect. Could it be the leads?
• 18petrol - mondeo 02 running 3 cylinders 17 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  running on 3 cylinders garage changed coil pack plugs leads done compression test changed injectors and rail still running on 3cylinders with same one still not running before all this done
• Calcium battery in a car that doesn't need one? 21 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Would there be any issues in putting the old calcium battery from this into another older vehicle that uses a standard lead acid battery, specifically a Toyota Carina?
• hyundai coupe windscreen washer 28 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  there is no water coming out of my washer jets on the front. it still comes out onto the back window. i uncliped the hose that leads to the jet and tried to spray and no water came out. does anyone know wat could be doing this?
• X reg polo Engine Management light 9 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  We have had a loose plug lead which I think has caused the emgine management light to come on. Is there any way to reset it myself without asking a dealer please? 1.0 litre engine
• Anyone used Vehvac? 21 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Hi - I am looking to have a cruise control system fitted and thanks to a few leads here have come across a company called Vehvac in Edenbridge who appear to do this. Has anyone used them - are they ok? Any thoughts - thanks. Y
• ANTHRAX. 19 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  i know this is nothing to do with cars, but has anybody seen the thing about how to deal with anthrax. a leading scientist, has said that if you iron your letters, it kills the anthrax, but what i was wondering is, what about parcels, you cant iron a parcel can you???
• Nissan Terrano II (1993 - 2005) - 1998 2.7TD - Battery Drain 23 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Removed fuses (in cabin and under bonnet) one by one ? nothing gave a drop in the amps reading. Have disconnected the alternator (one large lead and one smaller) ? no change, still 200 mA. Interestingly, when I disconnect the earth lead from the battery and then measure the drain, it starts off at 50 mA and then rises to 200 mA after a few seconds as if something is taking a few seconds to draw the current and get itself energised..but what?
• Suzuki Swift - Safest way to jump start a car 14 Apr 2020 (Forum)
  I need to drive to him and jump start it. Haven’t done it for years. What’s the safest way to do it with leads please?
• Vauxhall Vectra B 1996 sri 2000cc, - tickover 18 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi fitted new plugs new HT leads,start engine runs ok.when warmed up,turn off engine restart eratic idle,any sugestions,apart from change car.
• Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010) - Awful mpg 1.6 zetec 12 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Around town i only get 23mpg, no lead foot, A/C off. Just had it's MOT and emissions were fine. Is this normal mpg around town?