[Date Prev][Date Next][Thread Prev][Thread Next][Date Index][Thread Index]

getting worse



No, not the switch.  It was replaced a year ago and wiggling it around while
the engine is running does not cause the dying.
Thanks for the suggestion....

Larry

>
> Volt meter dying too?
>
> Ignition switch my man, ignition switch.
>
>
> Eric
>
> On Mon, 23 Sep 2002, Larry wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm gonna' get stranded soon if I can't figure this out....
> >
> > The 16V 'roc is dying almost every morning, about two minutes after
> > start-up.  It dies for about half a second to about two seconds, once,
> > twice, maybe three times in the space of about five seconds.  Then it
> > continues merrily on its stupid way as if nothing was wrong. The tach
and
> > voltmeter drop instantly when this happens, even though the engine is
still
> > turning some revs (I keep the clutch engaged), the lights and radio
function
> > perfectly throught these little fits.  It seems to be
temperature-related...
> >
> >   Other than that, the car has never run better; starts instantly,
smooth,
> > fast, and otherwise reliable.
> > Anyone have any experiences like this? Any thoughts? Suggestions?   I
got a
> > new Hall sender today, but am not completely sure that is the
problem...I'll
> > put it in this weekend regardless....won't hurt.
> >
> > Larry
> > I hate electronics....
> >
> > -------------------------------------------
> > Introducing NetZero Long Distance
> > Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month!
> > Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Scirocco-l mailing list
> > Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> > http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/scirocco-l
> >
>
> --
> Eric
> Northglenn, CO
>
> 76 Honda CB400F Super Sport (400cc, 4 cyl, OHC 8v, 10k RPM redline *grin*)
> 80 Scirocco (FOR SALE $500)
> 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in holding pattern)
> 81 Rabbit Truck LX Diesel (Waiting for BAE Turbo Install)
> 87 Suzuki Samurai JX Hardtop (Soon to be VW Turbo Diesel Powered)
> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 Crossflow 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
>
> "For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid science."
> -Kelli Fox
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Scirocco-l mailing list
> Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> http://neubayern.net/mailman/listinfo/scirocco-l
>

-------------------------------------------
Introducing NetZero Long Distance
Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month!
Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com