[tech] weird starting and rough acceleration

[jtoomasson@yahoo.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

Another thing you might want to consider with regards to the starting
problem...

I've ruined two ignition key switches in the past because I had too many
keys!  Apparently, the weight of all the keys +pcoket knife + nail clipper +
bottle opener (!) causes the switch to fail. The engine would turn but the
battery light would go out because a contact wasn't made...

HTH, JT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Abatzis" <abatzis2@hotmail.com>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, August 12, 2002 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [tech] weird starting and rough acceleration


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> >From: "Sal Guzzo" <pellom@YorkU.CA>
> >
> >First problem, if I try to start the car by turning the key, the motor
> >continually cranks but won't start (I'm guessing a spark issue here).
> >HOWEVER, if I turn the key to the on position and jump the starter by
> >connect a jumper wire from the starter (terminal 50) to the positive of
the
> >battery, it cranks and starts without any problems.
>
> sounds like you have a wiring problem somewhere (no kidding). for whatever
> reason, i'm guessing the coil isn't firing in the start position, but it
is
> in the on position. first thing i'd do is check the spark while the key is
> in the spark position.  since you messed with it, likely culprit is knock
> box wiring. maybe wired to the load reduction circuit? just guessing.
>
> >Secondly, once the car is running, it idles fine but on acceleration,
it's
> >quite rough to say the least.  The motor pulls but it's so rough.  I
> >replaced the spark plugs as well as the wires with good ones and no
change.
> >So what gives?
> >
>
> i'd be willing to bet your timing is off here. other possibilities are
wrong
> plug wire order (16v bentley has the order wrong, dunno about 8v), and
> again, something with your knock box wiring. sorry for the general info,
but
> that's the best i can do...
> -michael
>
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