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I've not logged on for a while - glad you got it sorted!

Easiest way to check if the coil is ok is to unplug the centre lead from the dizzy, pull the rubber cover back slightly and hold the end close to the block whilst turning the engine over on the starter. (hold the lead with a piece of rubber or wear some thick gloves so you don't get a shock :shock: ...

Cheers Nelson :D I've actually noticed that if the warning light flashes when the ignition is first turned on (which I think its supposed to) then it behaves itself, but if it doesn't, then it seems to flash whenever it wants. :? Anyway, when it stops raining, I'll get off me arse and give your sugg...

I've just recently bought an '89 Coupe S and everything is fine apart from the fact that the cooling temp warning light has a life of its own and comes on and off regardless of temp. My car doesn't have the coolant level switch in the expansion tank and the actual coolant temp itself is fine, the th...