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blued
29-10-2002, 20:21
1996 Toledo 2.0 16V again...

I've checked my Haynes manual and it seems that my plugs are overheating. This could be the cause of my misfire problem I'm thinking...

Overheating - Electrodes have glazed appearance, core nose very white - few deposits.
Fault: plug overheating.
Check: plug value, ignition timing, fuel octane rating (too weak) and fuel mixture (too weak).

Plug value has been checked!
Fuel octane - I could try that Super Unleaded next time I fill up?
Fuel mixture - ECU?
Ignition timing - ECU again?

Does anyone know if the timing can be adjusted or if its an ECU thing like the mixture?

Thanks