getting worse

[Larry" <rocco16v@netzero.com (Larry)]

Well, since several listers have suggested this, and even though the switch
is only about a year old and wiggling it around doesn't kill the ignition
(and I keep only one key on the ring...the ignition key...just so excess
weight does not wear out the switch) I may have to put a new one in.

Larry

> Just had the exact same problem on my 80 S.  I concluded that it was
> the ignition switch - changed it, and haven't had any problems since...
>
> HTH,
>
> Mark.
>
> --- Larry <rocco16v@netzero.com> 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....
> >
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