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 rev counter prob??
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bradharris
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 10:54 am

when i put key into possition 2 the rev counter will rev till 3000rpm then go back down .........without engine on Shocked

why is this?
Chris H
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Posted: Thu Dec 29, 2005 11:10 am

coils starting to go.
bradharris
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:28 am

would that explain why som etimes it take a while to start too???
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 3:32 am

I would imagine so.

the coils held onto the ignition module by 2 T 20 screws. remove them and pop the coil off, check for corrosion on the wiper contacts. if your lucky cleaning them will sort it.
bradharris
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:18 am

are they exspensive to replace??? cause if there not to bad i might just replace it
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:21 am

about 15 quid if you look about.
bradharris
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Posted: Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:32 am

o cool cheers mate
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