Low Rev Driving

[schmenke]

Oh I think I saw someone do that once. How do you get one of those computers...?

Around here you can purchase one at any automotive shop (and even some hardware stores) for about $40.00
I'm not sure about European cars, but since 1996(?) all American and Japanese built vehicles have standardized codes and interface ports, so the readers are universal (can be used in any car).

[schmenke]

...This doesn't cure your current engine woes, I suspect an obscure electrical fault possibly even that old perrenial - poor earthimg.

I'm no mechanic, but this sounds likely. If your coils are overheating, assuming your voltage output is o.k., they are carrying excessive current. Proper grounding should alleviate this.

[Mark]

Around here you can purchase one at any automotive shop (and even some hardware stores) for about $40.00
I'm not sure about European cars, but since 1996(?) all American and Japanese built vehicles have standardized codes and interface ports, so the readers are universal (can be used in any car).

AFAIK European cars use the same standard called ODB codes.

[Gregor-y]

In the US a lot of parts stores will offer a free ODBII scan. You may want to see if a local Halfords or some similar store does the same.