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    1996 850 T5 auto misfire issues

    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???

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    Still more fettling needed,
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    Quote Originally Posted by CAMO View Post
    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.

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    I'd try the dizzy cap & rotor arm first as they are the cheapest.
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    Let you know how it develops. Ta!

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    Coil...?

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    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!!!

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

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    Spray water around the ignition system, to see if the escape energy.
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    Sorry my mistake english...

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


 

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