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Old 13th July 2019, 08:07   #3
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Originally Posted by SD1too View Post
Hi Mike,

Don't bank on it! I had the same symptoms six months ago. T4 identified no. 5 misfiring and it was the ignition coil failing. Eventually it gave up completely and the engine wouldn't start.

Simon
Thanks Simon. I have had a word with Trikey and it looks like I will be going to see him for a T4 and VIS check once I have the bits back on the car (parts en route!). I understand that if the ECU detects a misfire, it also cuts the fuel to that cylinder too?
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