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I was driving my Brava 1.2 80SX a few days ago when it started to misfire, badly, and the EODB light came on intermittently. I found somewhere safe to park, and called the RAC. The RAC guy checked each of the spark plugs and leads, plugged his laptop into the car, and Cylinder #1 was misfiring. He recommended that I replaced the spark plug, and take it from there. He also said it was safe for me to drive the misfiring car home (15 miles).
I purchased new spark plugs, and proceeded to remove the spark plug leads. Spark plug lead #3 was broken, leaving a large chunk attached to the spark plug .... I can't get the plug out!
I replaced the spark plug on #1, and "clicked" the broken cable back in place. The car still misfires and the EOBD light is still on . I have a suspicion that the RAC guy broke the spark plug cable, and kept it quiet. I replaced the spark plugs in January, and the leads were fine!
How can I get the broken rubber lead out of the DEEP hole? .
Thanks!
I was driving my Brava 1.2 80SX a few days ago when it started to misfire, badly, and the EODB light came on intermittently. I found somewhere safe to park, and called the RAC. The RAC guy checked each of the spark plugs and leads, plugged his laptop into the car, and Cylinder #1 was misfiring. He recommended that I replaced the spark plug, and take it from there. He also said it was safe for me to drive the misfiring car home (15 miles).
I purchased new spark plugs, and proceeded to remove the spark plug leads. Spark plug lead #3 was broken, leaving a large chunk attached to the spark plug .... I can't get the plug out!
I replaced the spark plug on #1, and "clicked" the broken cable back in place. The car still misfires and the EOBD light is still on . I have a suspicion that the RAC guy broke the spark plug cable, and kept it quiet. I replaced the spark plugs in January, and the leads were fine!
How can I get the broken rubber lead out of the DEEP hole? .
Thanks!
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