Loose Wire to where Distributer cap sits?!?

[awigman 0]

First of all pls except my apologies in my lack of engine knowledge. Iv been having trouble recently getting my car started, i think i have narrowed it down to a loose wire that connects to where the dizzi cap sits. Can someone please post up a pic of a 16v engine bay so i can point out what i mean (iv lost the lead that connects my camera to my computer) If anyone knows which wire i mean, could this be causing the car not to start? It turns over but will not fire up. Thanks

[Riley 0]

What colour is the wire mate? Has it popped off the coil maybe?

 

Neil.

[awigman 0]

I have managed to find a pic on google. The wire in question is the one that is slightly hanging out. Mine is in a similar state, it is connected but hanging slightly loose. Could this be the reason for not starting?

 

 

thanks

[Dec 1]

That's the hall sender. Your ignition timing will go out the window if it's damaged!

[Riley 0]

Aye, pop a cable tie around it for a quick/temporary fix, but it may already be damaged inside unfortunately :(

 

Neil.

[awigman 0]

How can i fix it for good? Iv got a cable tie round it for now and its fine but when it was loose the timing was all over the place!