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Offline Lee

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misfire
« on: 22 October 2003, 12:02 »
Why does my 16v misfire and hold back between 1700-2100 rpm once i have really thrashed it down the road. Sometimes it does when im just driving normally please help im going to set the car on fire if i cant sort this. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Also when the car is not in gear and i rev it up to 1700rpm the revs just go up and down up an down but idles fine.
« Last Edit: 22 October 2003, 12:09 by Lee »
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Offline The VolksWizard

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Re:misfire
« Reply #1 on: 22 October 2003, 23:19 »
could be a number of things but try changing distributor cap, rotor arm and if that doesn't work, the spark plug leads.

can't guarantee any of these will work but be methodical and you'll sort it.

good luck.

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Re:misfire
« Reply #2 on: 23 October 2003, 18:22 »
Ok mate cheers
Does anyone know where to get cheap ht leads for 16v. My local vw dealer wants ?120 for a new set. ???
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Re:misfire
« Reply #3 on: 23 October 2003, 21:03 »
?120 your havin a laugh! never go to a stealer (dealer0 unless youve got no choice, try www.eurocarparts.co.uk  or .com cant remember, im sure ive seen em in there for about ?40 bit of a saving, oh yeah some one did a thread on here saying you could also get 10% off euro parts, ill tryand find where it was a let ya know