Since January my car has stopped on me about 6 times now. The AA was convinced the first time that it was the fuel pump but it turned out to be the fuse to the Spark Plugs had gone. Each time the fuse is changed and I drive again no problem until it happens again. The car has been in the garage various times. Spark Plugs were changed, a thorough check of wiring, bits clean up and replaced and yesterday all 4 coils were replaced. Today it happened again. I had only just started the car up and driven less than 10 feet. It doesn't always happen from cold although 3 have been from cold and 3 from…
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When removing for inspection, take care not to make it worse - don't pull the hose! Instead start the oppposite way - by pushing it over!
Had similar issue and found cracks on my 2001 almera.
As the car / engine accelerates, it changes relative position slightly and opens up the cracks which distrubs MAF & ECU.
Have temporarilly fixed it with self amalgamating tape.