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| Author: | slategreyjames [ Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | '89 3.2 turns but won't start |
My 1989 3.2 has an issue starting and I am wondering if anyone can help. Back in November the car developed a lumpy start problem – sounded like it was firing off only a couple of cylinders – but after a couple of minutes running it would sort itself out and be fine all day. But when i left it a week it would do the same thing. I sent it to the bodyshop over christmas and got it back a few weeks ago – started fine, but last week it did the same two cylinder start but this time gave up the ghost. I replaced the DME relay, distributor cap and rotor arm (which could have done with being replaced anyway) but this has not helped – it tries to start on two/three cylinders with a couple of pops in between. Does anyone have any ideas? it is very frustrating especially with the lovely weather we have been having. many thanks |
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| Author: | Mike Holmes [ Tue Mar 24, 2009 3:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '89 3.2 turns but won't start |
It could be the cold start valve sticking , i know thats a common problem with 3.2 LT Mike |
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| Author: | tr7v8 [ Tue Mar 24, 2009 5:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '89 3.2 turns but won't start |
When it was starting before did it smoke when it eventually started? You don't mention plug leads which could be knackered & lead a hard life on flat 6's. Cold start valve could be a problem, but ignition would be my first check as A. it's more likely & B. easier to fault find. |
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| Author: | slategreyjames [ Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '89 3.2 turns but won't start |
The car did have a quick puff of smoke at start-up but would clear very quickly. I have ordered new ignition leads and we'll see what happens with those. many thanks for the replies so far |
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| Author: | slategreyjames [ Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: '89 3.2 turns but won't start |
Sorted. Drove the car in today! The problem was one of the Ignition leads, most probebly the one from the coil to the distributor cap, I am not sure which as I replaced them all at the same time befroe starting the car. Thanks for all your replies. James |
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