John, next step is to check the ignition cables I suppose. I just wonder if the new coil(un-numbered) is better than the old, original part? The car is running slightly better than was yesterday, so maybe?
But just to recap, I decided to through the exact symptoms as they're the same every time.
When I start the car, from cold, or warm, it doesn't fire well. It's weaker than it should be. Then I put it into first and drive. At this point, it's jerky and the engine light flashes, then when I get up to third gear it starts to run better, and the engine light stays on solid. If I stop at traffic lights, the idles are high-ish, the car is slow to pull away once the light turn green. It takes longer than normal to get the power up, but the flashing engine light only happens upon startup. It doesn't repeat again unless I turn the engine off.
I'm hoping it's an ignition lead. If not, I guess it will be either a damaged cylinder or the cat?