typefern 0 Posted September 16, 2006 Hi, Last night I jet washed my engine bay. When I started to drive it misfired so I carried on thinking it would clear. I accelerated hard and there was a bang from the exhaust and the engine just died. I have been looking all this morning and have tried all the obivious electrical connections . I have also checked for a spark from the coil lead but there isn't one. There is fuel though. The relay by the ECU is also clicking so I think its work fine. I think it is either the ignition amp or the coil. (Is there anyway of checking these components)? Any other help or ideas would be appreciated as I am at a real loss. Cheers Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 16, 2006 Hi, Last night I jet washed my engine bay. When I started to drive it misfired so I carried on thinking it would clear. I accelerated hard and there was a bang from the exhaust and the engine just died. I have been looking all this morning and have tried all the obivious electrical connections . I have also checked for a spark from the coil lead but there isn't one. There is fuel though. The relay by the ECU is also clicking so I think its work fine. I think it is either the ignition amp or the coil. (Is there anyway of checking these components)? Any other help or ideas would be appreciated as I am at a real loss. Cheers Rich The coil can be checked by checking the resistance on the coil there is a procedure and the correct values in haynes or on here somewhere the tach relay and the anp are more difficult relay- check that it clicks over when you turn ignition, but even if it does that it could still be dead its best to swap with a good one to check though the amp can only be checked (without specilist equipment) by substitution and this is most likly fault in your case Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 16, 2006 The coil can be checked by checking the resistance on the coil there is a procedure and the correct values in haynes or on here somewhere the tach relay and the anp are more difficult relay- check that it clicks over when you turn ignition, but even if it does that it could still be dead its best to swap with a good one to check though the amp can only be checked (without specilist equipment) by substitution and this is most likly fault in your case also i have spare working coil, ignition amp, tach relay and ecu if your stuck and am in coventry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
typefern 0 Posted September 16, 2006 also i have spare working coil, ignition amp, tach relay and ecu if your stuck and am in coventry Hi Very interested in the ignition amp, could you give me price on it. Cheers for all the help Thanks Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t16ryan 1 Posted September 16, 2006 have you tried removing and dryin inside the dizzy cap? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahl 4 Posted September 16, 2006 There is a connection that comes off the dizzy and connects to a socket - this goes to the ignition amp. Check that. Perhaps you've been unlucky enough to get water in the actual dizzy itself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
typefern 0 Posted September 16, 2006 There is a connection that comes off the dizzy and connects to a socket - this goes to the ignition amp. Check that. Perhaps you've been unlucky enough to get water in the actual dizzy itself? Hi There is no spark from the king lead, form the amp to the dizzy, which makes us think its the amp. All advice is very welcome though Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 16, 2006 The dissy can be checked by pluging a multi meter with tachometer to the signal wire *middle) wire on the dissy and earth. it should read around 400 if ok when turning over (the conector has to be connected so the dissy is powered up to do this test) you can have the amp for £10 and i can show you it working or test yours if you want on my car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
typefern 0 Posted September 18, 2006 The dissy can be checked by pluging a multi meter with tachometer to the signal wire *middle) wire on the dissy and earth. it should read around 400 if ok when turning over (the conector has to be connected so the dissy is powered up to do this test)you can have the amp for £10 and i can show you it working or test yours if you want on my car Borrowed an amp off a mate at work fitted it to the car and still no spark!!! I think it might be the coil there is no spark coming from the coil to dizzy lead when I checked it. Adammada33 is your spare coil a inlet manifold mounted one? Please can anyone help this problem is doing my head in!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 19, 2006 Borrowed an amp off a mate at work fitted it to the car and still no spark!!! I think it might be the coil there is no spark coming from the coil to dizzy lead when I checked it. Adammada33 is your spare coil a inlet manifold mounted one? Please can anyone help this problem is doing my head in!!!!!!!!!! yes it is inlet manifold mounted one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
typefern 0 Posted September 20, 2006 yes it is inlet manifold mounted one Hi PM has been sent Cheers again John Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Hi PM has been sent Cheers again John PM has been sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 20, 2006 Hi PM has been sent Cheers again John pm sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
typefern 0 Posted September 20, 2006 pm sent PM sent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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typefern 0 Posted September 21, 2006 Just like to say a big thanks to Adam who we met last and used his car as a test vehicle to find the problem with ours. Sucess, it was the coil that had given up and now we have running engine again yay. Cheers Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 21, 2006 Just like to say a big thanks to Adam who we met last and used his car as a test vehicle to find the problem with ours. Sucess, it was the coil that had given up and now we have running engine again yay. Cheers Rich glad it did the job I do have one of those seat belt buckles i will find it out if you want it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
typefern 0 Posted September 21, 2006 (edited) glad it did the job I do have one of those seat belt buckles i will find it out if you want it Cheers Adam Can you give a price on the buckel if you find one. Thanks Rich Edited September 21, 2006 by typefern Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 21, 2006 Cheers Adam Can you give a price on the buckel if you find one. Thanks Rich I think its the type you need as it doesent fit on mine but im not sure can you send a photo of the one you have that is wrong i would swap you as the one on mine rubs the bolster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 21, 2006 Cheers Adam Can you give a price on the buckel if you find one. Thanks Rich what is the number on your buckle as mine is autoliv klippan 1 c5 486 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
typefern 0 Posted September 21, 2006 what is the number on your buckle as mine is autoliv klippan 1 c5 486 I'll have a look tongiht Adam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adammada33 0 Posted September 21, 2006 I'll have a look tongiht Adam ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted September 21, 2006 this thread is a total mess, can you keep the chatting to PMs in future please lads? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
