Slimg60 0 Posted April 10, 2010 I've just got an electric shock off the HT leads. It was from the metal end that goes over the plugs. Should this part of the lead be live or have I potentially found my problem :scratch: Edit: it wasnt connected to my the plug at the time, I'd taken it off to see if it made any difference to my running problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dubstar 0 Posted April 10, 2010 I did that to myself a few times on my mk3, if the engine is running then yes it is live, because distributor/coilpack is sending a spark down the lead? I think... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slimg60 0 Posted April 10, 2010 I thought it would be going through the core, although it could jump onto the metal I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites