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Ryobi Strimmer Heartbreak :(

CiDeRmAn · 2013-05-25 16:57:02

My 3 year old Ryobi Strimmer decided not to start a couple of weeks ago. Cleaned the plug and check the leads and filter, everything fine. I dropped it into a local repair place who, after having it for two weeks, tell me it's coil has gone and they'd like €120 to repair it, bearing in mind it costs about €130 to begin…

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25-05-2013 5:57pm

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CiDeRmAn

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My 3 year old Ryobi Strimmer decided not to start a couple of weeks ago.
Cleaned the plug and check the leads and filter, everything fine.
I dropped it into a local repair place who, after having it for two weeks, tell me it's coil has gone and they'd like €120 to repair it, bearing in mind it costs about €130 to begin with!

So, I've had a look around and see on ebay plenty of ignition coils for sale.
Anyone know of a supplier here that I could buy one from?
Seem to be an easy enough thing to fit.

Any help welcome!

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