Clio popping HT leads off under load

[LiamR172]

Hi all..

Bit of a weird one, but when the car has been running for a while, its obviously pretty hot in the engine bay, and when under load it keeps popping the number 3 HT lead off the coil pack and obviously causing it to run on 3 cylinders.

The leads are magnecor leads if it makes any difference!

Thanks!

 

[1991renaultsport]

Sounds like a dodgy ht lead mate as its not holding on the coil pack, your need to replace it

 

[MartinR]

Thats the problem with aftermarket HT leads they either work or they don't.. Are you pushing it right on till it clicks?

The sleeve inside the lead that goes over the coil pack bit maybe to wide, could crimp it very gently and very slightly with some pliers. Or contact magnecor and they may send a replacement??

 

[LiamR172]

Thanks martin, never actually thought of crimping or the likes.

I got them off a mate second hand when one of my leads buggered up. Not sure how old they are either so they probably just need replacing! Seems off its the same one every time though!

 

[182SURREY]

I had a standard one pop off and put back on, after that it had a high RPM missfire. Would be worth checking that the lead is ok!
You could here the missfire when coming down down from 6k.

 

[LiamR172]

I had a standard one pop off and put back on, after that it had a high RPM missfire. Would be worth checking that the lead is ok!
You could here the missfire when coming down down from 6k.

Thanks but the leads work fine, its just when it pops off the coilpack. Its easy enough to lift the bonnet and stick it back on but its just a bit odd. I guess its just a lose fit!

 

[Tunst]

Cable tie it down :rasp:

 

[LiamR172]

Cable tie it down :rasp:

Lol... serious question here, if i put a little silicone inside the connector on the lead do you think that would work? Obviously not the part that goes into the coilpack but just inside the rubber?

 

[Tunst]

It might do.. Cable tie would also work :rasp:

 

[LiamR172]

Yeah but cable ties look tacky and pikey! At least the silicone would be hidden

 

[Tunst]

No harm in trying i guess!

 

[MartinR]

silcone will cause a missfire, unless you get it just on the rubber part. Even then it will be fun trying to remove it afterwards.

Crimping it slightly is the best option imo

 

[LiamR172]

silcone will cause a missfire, unless you get it just on the rubber part. Even then it will be fun trying to remove it afterwards.

Crimping it slightly is the best option imo

Ok ill give that a try first.

Probably best to just get new leads :s

 

[Steven r]

Probably best to just get new leads :s

Yes this is a good idea.Why didn't you come to your older more experienced,better looking,brother for assistance?

Silly boy

 

[LiamR172]

Yes this is a good idea.Why didn't you come to your older more experienced,better looking,brother for assistance?

Silly boy

Youll rip me off

 

[Steven r]

We'll sort it out tomorrow