1996 850 T5 auto misfire issues

[CAMO]

Hi, folkes, long time since I was on here, but i've just took delivery of a nice blue 850 T5 auto. In great condition, but has a slight misfire on full chat at approx 4,000rpm upwards. I have done the obvious of change of spark plugs which has made no difference. Normal driving runs smooth as silk, but as soon as you load her up, there is a hesitation/ misfire, which is not releasing the potential of the motor. I suppose the next thing is distributor, leads, and rotor arm???

[stribo]

Hi, folkes, long time since I was on here, but i've just took delivery of a nice blue 850 T5 auto. In great condition, but has a slight misfire on full chat at approx 4,000rpm upwards. I have done the obvious of change of spark plugs which has made no difference. Normal driving runs smooth as silk, but as soon as you load her up, there is a hesitation/ misfire, which is not releasing the potential of the motor. I suppose the next thing is distributor, leads, and rotor arm???

Yeah, the only thing you can do is work through the ignition system.

[Biff]

I'd try the dizzy cap & rotor arm first as they are the cheapest.

[CAMO]

Let you know how it develops. Ta!

[jamesy12345]

Coil...?

[CAMO]

Could well be, may drop the fault code reader on, but it's going to be process of elimination no doubt, dizzt cap, rotor arm, HT lead, coil!!!

[CAMO]

HT lead is the offender! Power is restored!!!

[Hotz]

Spray water around the ignition system, to see if the escape energy.

[CAMO]

All good now, HT lead was knackered. Ta all!!!