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Just as an extra thought, I had very similar symptoms on one of my cars a year or 2 back (Mondeo). I knew that the battery was a little suspect but it was ok once started with a jump pack. Before I got a new battery, It developed symptoms just like op's and was undriveable, with engine threatening to die and erratic power delivery. I thought I had a serious problem but changed the battery and all was well again.

[sneakypenguin]

sorry for the lack of response guy, haven't long come out of hospital. Thanks for the thought less but the battery was only low because the alternator wasn't charging as much as it should. I've got an alternator and dis pack winding their way to me so was wondering if I could impose on the generosity of the forum and ask if anyone can fit them? I can't drive for at least a week (as a result of the operation) but the car is on my drive and there will be free flowing cups of tea/coffee and a few beer tokens

[mrgrumpy88]

Hi just an idea but going back to my car tuning days the dizzy pack needs a certain amount of power to make a good spark. So if you are not getting the power your car can misfire. Not sure if that helps just an idea.

[sneakypenguin]

thanks mrgrumpy, i thought of that, started misfiring about the same time the battery kept dying, it's done 98k so probably coming up time to replace anyway, might as well do it in one foul swoop

[sneakypenguin]

UPDATE: well the replacement alternator and dis pack arrived this morning (not bad considering i ordered them late sunday evening) so if anyone in the west mids are (oldbury) can give me a hand that will be much appreciated (I can't bend too far or drive otherwisemy stitches will burst).