6 replies to this topic

[robze]

mini city e auto. 1991. all standard. most ignition components have been replaced for new ones and the car will fire but will not start. it is on balast coil. here is a video because its kind of hard to explain.
thankyou for your time
Rob

[mars red mike]

Any more info like what has been done to the engine, how long has it been standing, how long has the petrol been in the tank

[bmcecosse]

Battery sounds a bit down - can you charge it - or use jump leads from another car ? Take the plugs out and clean them - blow air through the cylinders (to clear away any fuel) and try again.

Edited by bmcecosse, 03 July 2009 - 06:03 PM.

[robze]

fresh fuel in the tank. last time it properly started was a month ago. battery is fuly charged.

thanks

[bmcecosse]

Well - it's churning very slowly!

[robze]

hmm i will try jump starting it as the battery is quite old. anything else it could be? thanks

[bmcecosse]

Hopefully - that will do it - but DO clean/dry the plugs first!