tulppavikainen

English translation: ignition plug problem

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Finnish term or phrase:tulppavikainen
English translation:ignition plug problem
Entered by: ValeValja

11:54 Oct 15, 2009
Finnish to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Automotive / Cars & Trucks / Engine fault
Finnish term or phrase: tulppavikainen
It's about a boat engine which is "tulppavikainen". I understand that it must be some sort of engine fault, but since I don't know anything about boats, I don't know which fault :)
ValeValja
Local time: 11:11
ignition plug problem
Explanation:
'Tulppa' refers to 'sytytystulppa' ie. ignition plug
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Pietari Valtonen
Czech Republic
Local time: 11:11
Grading comment
Thanks a lot, you're all very supportive!!
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ignition plug problem


Explanation:
'Tulppa' refers to 'sytytystulppa' ie. ignition plug

Pietari Valtonen
Czech Republic
Local time: 11:11
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Finnish
PRO pts in category: 16
Grading comment
Thanks a lot, you're all very supportive!!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Alfa Trans (X): Kysyjälle tiedoksi: laitteen (mikä se sitten onkaan) tulpassa on jokin vika.
23 mins
  -> Kiitos Marju!

agree  Timo Lehtilä: Yes, and it is an adjective, thus something like (an engine) with an ignition plug problem/defect
1 hr
  -> Kiitos Timo!

agree  Seppo Hovila (X): Something wrong with the spark plugs
6 hrs
  -> Kiitos Seppo!
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