70 replies to this topic

[creakyjaws5533]

The battery is brand new literally about a week old it’s Varta 075

[MiniMadRacer]

Yes but as has been asked are you getting the right voltage at the engine end...and make sure the battery Clamps are tight

[creakyjaws5533]

Yes but as has been asked are you getting the right voltage at the engine end...and make sure the battery Clamps are tight

There is 12v at the battery end and the battery terminals are tight I am also getting 12v at the coil where else in the engine bay side of electrics do I need to check?

[creakyjaws5533]

So just been out to the car and done a few checks

Battery terminals are tight
Earths are clean
Over 13ish volts at the battery
Over 13ish volts at the solenoid
Over 13ish volts at the coil
Coil connections tight
Solenoid connections tight

Anything else I’ve missed?

[unburntfuelinthemorning]

Not the battery then. 

[creakyjaws5533]

Any other ideas?

[gazza82]

You getting a spark from the HT leads? .. start with the main lead from coil to distributor

Edited by gazza82, 12 November 2019 - 05:06 PM.

[creakyjaws5533]

You getting a spark from the HT leads? .. start with the main lead from coil to distributor

Yes it’s sparking the car runs and drives but struggles to start when cold or left for a few hours

[gazza82]

You getting a spark from the HT leads? .. start with the main lead from coil to distributor

Yes it’s sparking the car runs and drives but struggles to start when cold or left for a few hours

In that case is the choke working properly?

[creakyjaws5533]

You getting a spark from the HT leads? .. start with the main lead from coil to distributor

Yes it’s sparking the car runs and drives but struggles to start when cold or left for a few hours

In that case is the choke working properly?

The cable moves and the jet drops when the choke is pulled, so I assume it is my only thought is would the waxstat cause an issue?

[creakyjaws5533]

Has anyone else got any ideas? I’m loosing my mind trying to work it out it ran last night fine but then wouldn’t start this morning

[unburntfuelinthemorning]

I'm sorry I don't know what else to suggest.  It's not straightforward trying to diagnose these types of problem from a distance.  Is there anyone local who could look at it with you?

[cal844]

Could it be a sticky solenoid?

[creakyjaws5533]

I'm sorry I don't know what else to suggest.  It's not straightforward trying to diagnose these types of problem from a distance.  Is there anyone local who could look at it with you?

I’ll have to ask around unfortunately we are just buying a house so funds are really tight else I would take it down to a garage, think I’ll have to stick her in the garage until I’ve got some money to get her looked at but thanks for the help

[creakyjaws5533]

Could it be a sticky solenoid?

Possibly might be worth replacing that for a few quid