Product Description
The RIDEX Ignition Cable Kit (685I0176) is an original-equipment-quality automotive ignition system set engineered by RIDEX. Positioned within the engine bay, its primary operational function is to transmit high-voltage electrical current (ranging from 20,000 to over 30,000 volts) generated by the ignition coil, through the mechanical distributor cap, and directly to the terminal ends of each individual spark plug. This set utilizes resistive core technology to suppress electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) which can disrupt vehicle electronics and radio reception. Over tens of thousands of miles, intense engine bay heat cycles, oil contamination, and vibration degrade the external silicone insulation jacket and crack the rubber boots. This breakdown allows the high-voltage current to leak or arch directly to the metal engine block, resulting in classic ignition faults such as engine misfires, rough idling, severe hesitations under load, poor fuel economy, and hard starting in damp weather conditions.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: RIDEX
- Item Number: 685I0176 (AUTODOC ID: 15200954)
- Product Condition: New
- Component Classification: High-Voltage Resistive Spark Plug Lead / Ignition Wire Set
- Quantity Included: 5-Piece Kit (Comprising 4 dedicated cylinder spark plug leads and 1 central coil-to-distributor main lead)
- Cable Core Type: Resistive core with premium insulation layers
- Colour: Classic Black
- Terminal Connections: Precision-molded boots featuring DIN / SAE connector patterns engineered to securely lock onto vintage distributor caps and spark plug tips.
Vehicle Compatibility
This ignition lead configuration is precision-measured and booted to match the engine bay layouts and firing orders of classic, carburetted overhead valve (OHV) and overhead camshaft (OHC) petrol power plants utilized in European Ford passenger cars and commercial fleets from the mid-1960s through the early 1990s:
| Car Model / Platform | Compatible Bodystyles & Trims | Engine Profiles & Families | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta Mk1 & Mk2 (GFBT, FBD) | 3-door Hatchback and light panel van models | 0.9 / 1.1 / 1.3 Petrol (Classic low-inertia Valencia and Kent Crossflow pushrod lines) |
1976 - 1989 |
| Ford Escort Mk2 / Mk3 / Mk4 (ATH, GAA, ALF, AWF) | Saloon, Estate, Hatchback, Convertible, and Express Van variants | 1.1 / 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.6 (Crossflow and early CVH overhead-cam variants) |
1975 - 1990 |
| Ford Orion Mk1 & Mk2 (AFD, AFF) | 4-door Notchback Saloon trims | 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.6 Petrol variants | 1983 - 1990 |
| Ford Transit Mk1 & Mk2 (V_ _) | Commercial Panel Van, Bus, and Pick-up configurations | 1.6 / 2.0 Petrol (Classic Essex and Pinto engine profiles) |
1965 - 1986 |
⚠️ Installation Sequence & Cable Routing Warning: When replacing ignition cables, **never pull all five old leads off the distributor cap and engine simultaneously**. Doing so risks mixing up the layout, altering the engine's strict mechanical firing order, and causing an immediate non-start or catastrophic engine backfire. Instead, replace the leads sequentially—one single wire at a time—matching the precise lengths of the old wires. When securing the new boots onto the spark plugs and distributor terminals, push down firmly until you hear or feel a distinct metal-to-metal mechanical "click" to guarantee a waterproof, high-voltage seal. Ensure the cables are routed through the factory plastic retaining clips and kept completely clear of hot exhaust manifolds or moving throttle linkages.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This premium replacement high-voltage ignition lead kit matches directly with, or serves as a factory-correct swap for, the following original factory equipment codes and premium aftermarket alternatives:
- FORD: 1063605, A970X-12280-AA, A970X12280AA, 5022650, 6142171
- BERU (Interchange Reference): PRO1085, 0300891085
- NGK (Interchange Reference): RC-FD405, 0929
- BOSCH (Interchange Reference): 0 986 356 126, 0986356126
- CHAMPION (Interchange Reference): CLS47
- JANMOR (Interchange Reference): FU12