Igntion cutting out under load

[amalventano at sc.rr.com (Allyn)]

sounds like a really bad ground, or alternator charging lead.
Al

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark" <mardak@cogeco.ca>
To: <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 2:37 PM
Subject: Igntion cutting out under load


> Here's the symptoms (81 8v ABA/JH running CIS lambda):  feels like the
> ignition is cutting out under load, with high alternator load (heater
> fan on high, headlights on).  Happens when accelerating hard in mid to
> upper rpm range.
> 
> No problems if accessories are off.  Recent rotor/cap/plugs/coil.
> 
> I'm thinking I either have a bad ground somewhere, or my alternator
> isn't putting out enough juice to power the coil under load.  Any
> suggestions where to start?  It's cold/rainy out, and I have to hire a
> flatbed to get my car in my shop (loading dock height), so unless it's
> major I'm going to freeze my ass off...
> 
> Mark.
> 80 S
> 81 S  2.0 ABA/JH/4K
> 
> 
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