Coilpack question 1.2 8v

[glowworm105]

Hi guys basically on my sisters 1.2 the coilpack seems to be missing an earth to the engine block , i checked others and they all have this , would this cause issues or not ? Thanks in advance

 

[Chapster5]

Where is it earthed? Im not sure if mine has an earth or not Still running! Unless its a white wire that I could possibly be thinking about right now.

 

[glowworm105]

Hi yes white wire with a block on the end to bolt to the engine this one is missing and im not sure if this is causing her running issues

 

[Chapster5]

I'm not too sure it could be possible best way to check is get a peice of scrap wire and earth it yourself I don't actually know why that white wire is there

 

[glowworm105]

I think im going to go to a scrap yard and pull one off , i dont no why its not there anyway but i just want to rule it out its just annoying me now it just doesnt want to run right lol

 

[Chapster5]

Have you checked it's the coil pack by pulling the leads off one by one replacing them firmly as you go you should hear a loud clicking sound when you hold the connector close.

If you find one that sounds weak or not as loud as the other ones I suggest a new coil pack you will also notice the engine will run real lumpy as it Mia fires and will sometimes stall

If you find one which doesnt affect the running in anyway of the engine bingo coil pack you can also check if it's the HT lead by repeating the same process but spark plug side it could be a faulty lead if all else fails check the plugs and compression on the engine might have a head gasket problem

 

[glowworm105]

Yes mate ive checked all that , when taken off one by one they all make the engine run differently , it doesnt missfire, it is more of a kangaroo effect , and if you try and accelerate the more you press the pedal it will slow down , if you use the pedal very lightly you can get it going , im normally pretty good with cars but this one has stumped me

 

[Chapster5]

Clogged up injectors? Or even new fuel filter needed? Might not be letting enough fuel through when you put your foot down to compensate for the amount of air being pushed in

 

[glowworm105]

Tbh i think your on the right lines there i just dont no were to start , are the fuel filters not built into to pump on the clios? Im pretty sure its not a servicable part but i may be wrong

 

[Chapster5]

I think mine is underneath by the offside rear wheel just in front its a clip off clip on job I had a look the other day. You could try and run a few tanks of RedX too see if that helps anything?