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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 16:26:55

Title: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 16:26:55
Hi guys well my hubby fit the new leads today and although it ticks over nicely once under load it still mis fires :( He noticed that one of the old leads had brown stains on the end like it had been in contact with water? Anyhow taking the advice from here it seems like the next step would have to be a dis pack.My hubby rang Vauxhall and he said there is 2 to choose from and he would have to take the old one off to see which one we had!!!! And with trade it would be £150 !!!!
Now please tell me we can buy an aftermarket one?
Angie x
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 25 August 2011, 16:32:31
Yep indeed you can. Should no way be that expensive.

Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2011, 16:33:46
Are you sure they are plugged in the right order on the DIS pack?
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Gaffers on 25 August 2011, 16:34:04
Which one you require depends on oval or rectangular plug which is directed on the end nearest the center.  You can find out by removing the scuttle and having a peek.

I have an unused rectangular connector dis here but most miggies are oval :y
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 August 2011, 16:34:20
Aftermarket is fine, but go for a known brand like Bosch :y
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 17:21:56
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Aftermarket is fine, but go for a known brand like Bosch :y
Funnily enough the parts guy at Vauxhall said it was a bosch part no
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 17:22:29
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Are you sure they are plugged in the right order on the DIS pack?
Yes he checked and double checked
 ;)
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 17:25:24
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Which one you require depends on oval or rectangular plug which is directed on the end nearest the center.  You can find out by removing the scuttle and having a peek.

I have an unused rectangular connector dis here but most miggies are oval :y
Do you mean an electrical connector?
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: tunnie on 25 August 2011, 17:26:07
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Which one you require depends on oval or rectangular plug which is directed on the end nearest the center.  You can find out by removing the scuttle and having a peek.

I have an unused rectangular connector dis here but most miggies are oval :y
Do you mean an electrical connector?

Yeah, they changed over the years.  :)  :y
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 17:27:26
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Yep indeed you can. Should no way be that expensive.

Any ideas the best place to get one from?
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 17:44:34
Seen this one at half the price what do you reckon?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_3.0_2000/p/car-parts/engine-parts/ignition1/ignition-coil/?413720101&1&3fcc75f833e6443648418c89b504cece05437b15&000197
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 17:46:16
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Which one you require depends on oval or rectangular plug which is directed on the end nearest the center.  You can find out by removing the scuttle and having a peek.

I have an unused rectangular connector dis here but most miggies are oval :y
Do you mean an electrical connector?

Yeah, they changed over the years.  :)  :y
Ours is one where the connector is on the top not at the side looking at a parts place it shows an oval one for our cars registration.
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Lazydocker on 25 August 2011, 17:51:05
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Seen this one at half the price what do you reckon?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_3.0_2000/p/car-parts/engine-parts/ignition1/ignition-coil/?413720101&1&3fcc75f833e6443648418c89b504cece05437b15&000197

I'd stick to Bosch... Sure they're available on eGay for about £60
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: ajr3773 on 25 August 2011, 19:40:01
Have a look at this and its guaranteed for 12 months.

http://www.driven2automotive.com/ignition-coils/168-cadillac-catera-ignition-coil.html :D
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 25 August 2011, 20:16:47
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Seen this one at half the price what do you reckon?

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Vauxhall_Omega_3.0_2000/p/car-parts/engine-parts/ignition1/ignition-coil/?413720101&1&3fcc75f833e6443648418c89b504cece05437b15&000197

I'd stick to Bosch... Sure they're available on eGay for about £60
Found a Bosch one for £80 ish posted thanks  :y
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: 2woody on 26 August 2011, 09:08:38
a couple of things here....

there are three alternative DIS packs, the first with a rectangular connector on the side, second with a rounded-off connector on the side and the third with a rounded-off connector on the end.

Vauxhall, GM, Opel are all Bosch DIS packs.

don't trust anything aftermarket. I have, as an example, just changed a "new" aftermarket pack which has failed after 6 weeks
Title: Re: Changed plugs and ht leads still got a mis fire
Post by: Missy_MV6 on 27 August 2011, 10:55:20
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a couple of things here....

there are three alternative DIS packs, the first with a rectangular connector on the side, second with a rounded-off connector on the side and the third with a rounded-off connector on the end.

Vauxhall, GM, Opel are all Bosch DIS packs.

don't trust anything aftermarket. I have, as an example, just changed a "new" aftermarket pack which has failed after 6 weeks
Ooh thats not good >:(  we have decided to go for a Bosch one  ;) approx £90 delivered from ebay my hubby is going to remove ours today and double check the serial number before we purchase it.Its funny we went to a local parts place yesterday and he was trying to sell us an aftermarket one for £80 we said we had been advised to buy a Bosch one and he said well they are all the same they could even be made in the same factory ;D never have liked the staff at that place very arrogant.
Angie