Next time it happens, try shorting out that resistor and see if that fixes it.
Friday, November 01, 2002, 6:52:56 PM, you wrote: MF> Thanks Chris, i just waited a while and went back to the car and it started second go! WHat a bugger! I will check the power at the coil though next time it decides not to start! MF> This is turning out to be very annoying :) MF> If anyone else can think of any reason why my problem comes and goes, or what it is then let me know.. MF> Thanks again, MF> Mark. MF> --- "Chris Howard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>Could be your ignition switch turning dodgy, check you still have power >>at the coil when you release the key from cranking. >> >>Cheers, >> >>Chris >> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [mailto:membersozdat_owner@;datascribe.com.au] On Behalf Of Mark Firman >>> Sent: Friday, 1 November 2002 5:37 PM >>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> Subject: URGENT - starting problems!! >>> >>> >>> Hi all, >>> sorry but this is URGENT - >>> my 1600 refuses to start :( >>> It had the same problem a few days ago and i thought it was >>> the fuel evaporating in the carb cos it was real hot, but >>> today the engine is almost cold and it still doesn't start! >>> I found that it runs fine when the starter is engaged but >>> when you let the key turn back the engine dies :( I dont >>> think it has any spark or something... >>> What could cause this? Is there some way i can check whats >>> wrong/fix it?? >>> ANY HELP would be greatly appreciated!! >>> Thanks guys, >>> Mark. >>> >> MF> _____________________________________________________________ MF> Get Your free Ozdat Email Account --->> http://www.ozdat.com MF> _____________________________________________________________ MF> Select your own custom email address for FREE! Get [EMAIL PROTECTED] w/No Ads, 6MB, POP & more! http://www.everyone.net/selectmail?campaign=tag -- Best regards, Bob mailto:rcs07@;uow.edu.au --membersozdat------------------------------------------------------- OZDAT Mailing List Please Note:- Send (un)subscribe requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send submissions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] No unauthorised redistribution of this email http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/index.htm http://www.ozdat.com/ozdatonline/listindex.html http://www.mail-archive.com/membersozdat@;datascribe.com.au/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------
