A Start to my Problem
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Cruising
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Surrey BC
A Start to my Problem
I thought I was going to be on the road early this year. Now I'm going to spend the day in the garage and miss a nice sunny march day! My problem is my car won't start. It turns over fine, plenty of juice, I've got fuel but when you release the key she just dies.
I suppose I'll start tracing back the electrical system. Last year I replaced the ignition switch and thought I had it licked.
Any suggestions to save me some time?
I suppose I'll start tracing back the electrical system. Last year I replaced the ignition switch and thought I had it licked.
Any suggestions to save me some time?
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Crossville TN
Sounds like the resistance wiring [in the harness] is defective. I have a '71 and I think that 70's and later had it built into the wiring (if standard points ignition). Check your wiring diagram for circuit leading to the coil.
Turns out it was a break in the circuit between the ignition switch and the coil, right at the wiring hub to the fuse panel. Not an easy find or fix.
