My 405 Mi16 died on the highway 2 days ago.
After some thought, here's a diagnosis procedure for figuring
out why it won't run when it has been running. What do you guys
think ?
0. An engine needs sparks at the spark plugs at the right time and
fuel into the cylinders to run. So if an engine suddenly stops
running, it must be 1 of the 2 areas. No spark or no fuel.
- Does the engine crank ?
If not or it cranks slow, something is wrong with the
starting system.
If it cranks too fast, maybe the timing belt is broken.
2. Put an inductive timing light on the lead from the coil to
the dist cap.
If it lights while cranking, then there are voltage pulses
going to the distributor, so the electrical system is
probably good.
Then the problem is probably with the fuel injection system.
Tow the car to the mechanic. Too hard to solve.
If it doesn't light, then the problem is an electrical one.
Start from the coil and go backwards to the ignition switch.
Jim
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Received on Sun Oct 30 22:01:56 2005
