Ignition Problem
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Ignition Problem
I have an 1987 C4 with a 6 speed in it. I took the 4+3 out. Has anybody had a problem with their ignition? I can go weeks with it starting with no problems. Then all of a sudden it won't start. It will compression start. But sometimes I'm on flat land. I get worried about taking it on long road trips. I've changed the distributor. Any ideas what the problem is?
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I have an 1987 C4 with a 6 speed in it. I took the 4+3 out. Has anybody had a problem with their ignition? I can go weeks with it starting with no problems. Then all of a sudden it won't start. It will compression start. But sometimes I'm on flat land. I get worried about taking it on long road trips. I've changed the distributor. Any ideas what the problem is?
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This problem has been going on for years. I plan on changing my starter soon. Lately when it gets real hot my starter has a hard time working. When I try to start my car it sounds real strong, but acting like it's not getting fuel. I just changed the fuel pump about 2 months ago.
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This problem has been going on for years. I plan on changing my starter soon. Lately when it gets real hot my starter has a hard time working. When I try to start my car it sounds real strong, but acting like it's not getting fuel. I just changed the fuel pump about 2 months ago.
what would cause the starter to work, but not allow either spark or fuel to the cyls?
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It cranks strong. Could it be the ignition switch not sending power to the distributor?
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this thread, while its on a fiero, may point you in the right path. There may be a 12v supply from the starter to the dist that is comprimised. check with a voltmeter to see if you have 12v at you dist with key in on pos'n and also while cranking.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/A...-2-027221.html
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/A...-2-027221.html
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this thread, while its on a fiero, may point you in the right path. There may be a 12v supply from the starter to the dist that is comprimised. check with a voltmeter to see if you have 12v at you dist with key in on pos'n and also while cranking.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/A...-2-027221.html
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/A...-2-027221.html