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Micheal Nadeau

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So since this engine went in, my car has had some running/idling issues. that I have narrowed down to a MAF and a BAP sensor. While running through the checklist, I made it to the timing portion. I had my clamp in one hand and grabbed the wire with my other. My timing light started to go off. Now I am no rocket scientist, but shouldn't wires be shielded a little better than that.....?
 

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It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?
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You were conducting the signal. Read: magnetic reluctance..
 

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There is a boatload of voltage in ignition wires, and you must have a sensitive pickup. Now if it tingled in a bad way or sparked, you have a problem with the wire.
 
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