I set about changing my spark-plugs last night. Simple Job, total time should take no more than 30 mins right ????
NO
1st Problem, when I removed the airbox and top cover, I noticed that the very back coil pack retaining bolt was VERY corroded. Not to worry, a bit of WD...... The damn thing was well and truly ceased, and when I excerted only moderate force, it sheared
I had to drill and use an easy-out, then retap the damm hole - Total time so far - 1 hour.
Ok, I changed the rest of the plugs, no probs so far.
I reassembled the air box, job done.
NO
The car would only turn-over once and then stall
removed air box and top cover again
car still not starting
fiddled around with the inginition harness, got it to start, stripped every connection off again and cleaned the connections, reassembled and vioala, the car starts, excellent
NO
My engine warning light was on, and the TRC OFF light was flashing !!
more fiddling and head scratching again for another hour, lots of swearing and panicking, fiddled again with every sensor and wire there is, reassembled,
Excellent, everything is fine this time.
Total time taken 2 3/4 hours.......
The trouble is, I still dont know what the problem was, has this happenned to any of you guys at all? I dont want this happening when Im away from home somewhere.