distributor problems
06-11-2002, 01:57 PM
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distributor problems
Every once in a while, my car just won't start. It'll start to turn over, but just never quite make it. The car will shake and make it to like 400 rpms for like a second them just drop. I checked the battery, its not that, so i'm assumign its my distributor...
how would you go about figuring out withs wrong with the distributor, or fixing it? I'm avoiding getting a new one, but if it needs to be done, then so be it.
how would you go about figuring out withs wrong with the distributor, or fixing it? I'm avoiding getting a new one, but if it needs to be done, then so be it.
06-11-2002, 02:06 PM
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Re: distributor problems (SuperDragII!!!)
naw, i'm kinda new at this whole thing. i know what everything is and where it is, but i'm not sure what one looks like fully fuctional and not working...
what would a bad air filter or fuel filter do, sound, or look like, if it was not working properly?
[Modified by thashadow, 6:08 PM 6/11/2002]
what would a bad air filter or fuel filter do, sound, or look like, if it was not working properly?
[Modified by thashadow, 6:08 PM 6/11/2002]
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Re: distributor problems (GapxGuy)
When distributor components fail, like a coil, it will be fine 1 second, then dead the next. No warning, no stumbling or struggling, nothing.
Check the plugs. If they're wet, you know fuel is not the problem. Use a screwdriver as a ground and see if you get a spark. If you can isolate whether it's fuel or ignition, that will help.
Check the plugs. If they're wet, you know fuel is not the problem. Use a screwdriver as a ground and see if you get a spark. If you can isolate whether it's fuel or ignition, that will help.
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