Technical Panda 100hp 2007 coil packs and coil pack wiring harness.

[SPORTPACK50]

I've just changed the spark plugs on my 100hp and in doing so have damaged (broken) the plastic on some of the connectors on both the coil packs and the wiring harness. They were very brittle and just fell apart. I've put it all back together and the car seems to run fine.

I have a few questions:

1.) Can I leave it as is?

2.) The coil packs are at least 9 years old and have done 30,000 miles. They may even be original (Champion) so could have done 75,000 miles. Should I just replace the damaged ones or replace all 4?

3.) Should I try and source a replacement for the coil pack wiring harness? A brief search in ePER and online has found nothing.

Many thanks in advance,

Jonathan

 

[koalar]

Probably fine but hard to tell without seeing, self amalgamating tape should work well

Part of the wiring loom front

55523/24 - CABLE HARNESS (FRONT)

FIAT NUOVA PANDA (2003-2009)

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And the rest here

55101/17 - ENGINE START-UP

FIAT NUOVA PANDA (2003-2009)

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[koalar]

If I find a damaged connector, I normally splice a bit in from a breaker if needed

 

[SPORTPACK50]

Probably fine but hard to tell without seeing, self amalgamating tape should work well

Aha...didn't think of that! Will it be OK in the heat of the engine?

 

[The Panda Nut]

Nothing like a dob of bathroom silicon to patch things up too.

Also search easi fix glue for black plastics on here

 

[koalar]

Aha...didn't think of that! Will it be OK in the heat of the engine?

Stuff I use is good to 90C

If your worried

You can get a silicone version that's good for 250C

But I have never tried it

 

[DaveMcT]

Bathroom silicone sealant releases acetic acid which will rot the copper wires. Silicone RTV is OK or you can use electronics grade for a harder cured rubber.

Ideally replace the wires with heat resistant silicone insulated wire. You will need appropriate colours, connectors stripping tool and crimping tool. Wrap with self-amalgamating tape. You can get a high temperature type but its not cheap.

Wires can be laced with appropriate thread. It's used on aircraft and industrial wiring.


Alternatively this does the job

6MM BLACK HEAT RESISTANT SLEEVING CABLE WIRE HIGH TEMPERATURE SLEEVE PER METRE | eBay

Suitable for protecting wires and covering thermostat capillaries in high temperature catering appliances. We will always help you to have a 100% positive happy buying experience. View Our Categories.

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[Scotty100hp]

Would these help?

ignition coil connector x4 fits fiat mito doblo 500 panda Punto stilo 1.2 1.4 | eBay

Ignition coil connector set of 4.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[SPORTPACK50]

Would these help?

ignition coil connector x4 fits fiat mito doblo 500 panda Punto stilo 1.2 1.4 | eBay

Ignition coil connector set of 4.

www.ebay.co.uk

Great...I'll give these a go if the tape solution doesn't hold up.

Thanks