Starting problem - advice please
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Could chance it on a used distributor - just make sure the numbers on it are the same as yours
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2nd it on the dizzy, mine was exactely the same, tried new cap and rotor but didnt work. New dizzy and the zoom zoom zoom was back on first turn of key!, its easy to change also, took me about 10mins
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Thanks guys
One more question - dizzy from mx6 and probe are interchangeable (after carefully checking part numbers!)?
Any other models with same dizzy?Ta :D
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Dont think mx6 or probe will work mx3
There are 2 models on the mx, there is a number started T on the side. Just make sure you get the same number.
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Time to visit the breakers…...... :D
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… looks different to the picture djmarcopolo posted. Surprising given it's a 1995.
Do you have a pic of pre '93 version?
Cheers
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This is a distributer for a 1995, I got mixed up the small metal suppressor is POST 1993 the black plastic is PRE 93
It has the part number on it
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Had me wondering for a bit. Good to see the part number sticker as well (missing on mine).
This is what mine looks like…..How easy is it to set the timing on these engines?
Thanks again guys
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the ecu will self adjust, just either mark the existing position or set it in middle. Its a doddle of a job!!
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:D
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Replaced the dizzy - it is as easy as pie - with one from scrappy. Car still not starting.
Need to check spark etc because initially seemed to try on one cylinder (might bin the new leads I put on) but raining rather persistantly at the momentAny other ideas?
Unfortunately I've had to get another car cheaply for work and been told one must go! Thinking of fixing over summer with fresh MOT then selling but open to offers now as spares/repairs :x
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What's your location ?
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Pull codes and you'll probably know exactly what it is. If you lived near I'd do it for you!
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…would help and now added to profile.
Lytham St Annes.......but previously of Ards
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Code reader
Guys, finally got some time to look under the bonnet. I've got spark but still not starting. At least first problem is overcome :D
But now trying to understand where to go.
Assuming I have fuel because I can smell it when cranking.
So…..anyone recommend a fault code reader? Or better still live in Lancs and have one I can borrow?
Thanks :? :?
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If you have spark and fuel and air getting in properly anfd not through dodgy airpipes its down to sensors by the sounds of it
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Progress…..
Got the engine to fire but struggling to run. Will fire then stall after adjusting the rotor (new fits multiple positions, old didn't - silly man).
A bit more fiddling - disconnected connectors to throttlehousing and airbox. Fires and runs. Although searches for idle and finally settles a bit roughly around 600 rpm.
If I open throttle or connect either electrics it cuts out. Assuming rough idle and stalling when throttle opened is more to do with over rich running.
Any thoughts - am I looking at new throttle housing and/or airbox (MAF?) or is it likely to be a dodgy O2 senser?
Does this sound familiar to any of you guys?
Cheers
