Hi there
I have a bit of a problem. I recently got the car back on the road after it was SORN for 3 years and it has been running sweet as a nut.
So I changed the coolant today after a slight leak and so I could fit a new jubilee clip to the top of the radiator. I bled the coolant quite a bit to try and get all of the air out. Then started the engine and it was just running very rough, as though it was misfiring. The engine management light is also on.
I disconnected one of the coil packs and it runs the same. If I disconnect the other the car doesn't start. I have therefore tested this failing one with a multimeter and there seems to be a current coming through, although one of the pins much less that the other. I followed the guide in the Punto section.
It has been a while since the plugs were changed, at least a year. It just seems weird that this has happened immediately after having the car on axle stands and changing the coolant. Could there just be a problem with moisture? Btw I went for a longish run this morning and everything was fine.
So, I take it the ecu is ok? Does this mean a problem with the coil pack? Any advice is much appreciated
EDIT: Forgot to mention, it's an 8v 1.2 mk2 (2000).
I have a bit of a problem. I recently got the car back on the road after it was SORN for 3 years and it has been running sweet as a nut.
So I changed the coolant today after a slight leak and so I could fit a new jubilee clip to the top of the radiator. I bled the coolant quite a bit to try and get all of the air out. Then started the engine and it was just running very rough, as though it was misfiring. The engine management light is also on.
I disconnected one of the coil packs and it runs the same. If I disconnect the other the car doesn't start. I have therefore tested this failing one with a multimeter and there seems to be a current coming through, although one of the pins much less that the other. I followed the guide in the Punto section.
It has been a while since the plugs were changed, at least a year. It just seems weird that this has happened immediately after having the car on axle stands and changing the coolant. Could there just be a problem with moisture? Btw I went for a longish run this morning and everything was fine.
So, I take it the ecu is ok? Does this mean a problem with the coil pack? Any advice is much appreciated
EDIT: Forgot to mention, it's an 8v 1.2 mk2 (2000).
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