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 CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS!

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Shelbster
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Shelbster


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Registration date : 2008-09-16

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PostSubject: CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS!   CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS! EmptySun 8 Mar - 12:30

I have a crazy problem...( 70-mach 1 351 cleve)

My car starts and runs, as long as i hold the key and let the starter motor
run !, as soon as i let go of the key, were normaly the engine should
stay running.... It stops !...

Im not a wire specialist but could this be the starter relay that doesnt
connect the power to the ignition when you let go of key ?

or is there a mass / ground error etc....

All wires seem oke , nothing has been changed on it sinds the last time
it ran normaly ?

Cant be carb related van it ? ( normal mech. fuel pump) and the car has
electronic ignition....

PLEASE HELP !!!

Shelbster
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seany-boy
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Number of posts : 158
Age : 63
Your location : Australia
Registration date : 2008-07-28

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PostSubject: Re: CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS!   CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS! EmptyMon 9 Mar - 8:00

Hi Shelbster,

hard to tell when I am not there listening, but I believe the ignition switch is known for having this sort of problem. When you release it it drops the power, maybe to the coil. I will ask around. You should be able to measure voltage on the coil when you have released the key back to normal position so put a multimeter on the coli and have someone check while you try to start. Electronic points also cause dumb problems in my experience Bad)

Sean
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seany-boy
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PostSubject: Re: CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS!   CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS! EmptyMon 9 Mar - 18:38

Shelbster , this is the info I got on email .

Put a volt meter on the +ive side of coil and if a power fault he should see it drop off. Easy way to prove it, run 12v wire to +ive
side of coil, start car - if it runs then you know it's ok other than
voltage. Don't leave it more than 10 secs between connecting &
starting, then pull it as soon as you know otherwise it could hurt
points n coil because they normally drop voltage through the resistive wire.

Check small wires on solenoid are not reversed, then replace ignition
switch - repro switches do this regularly...
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Shelbster
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PostSubject: Re: CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS!   CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS! EmptyTue 10 Mar - 6:34

Thanks seany... But found the problem...

The strarter relay is the isseu, the internal switch didnt keep the
power on when the key was released... I put a wire between
the in and output ( the two smaller wires on front of the starterrelay)
and .... Problem solved.. I can drive now , just cant stop the engine
on the key (hahaha) , but if orderded a new relay, so should be oke ?

THANKS FOR THE KIND HELP ! cheers
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seany-boy
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PostSubject: Re: CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS!   CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS! EmptyTue 10 Mar - 6:58

excellent, just keep going until you run out of petrol Very Happy
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Shelbster
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PostSubject: Re: CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS!   CAR STARTS BUT KILLS OFF AGAIN AFTER KEY RELEAS! EmptyTue 10 Mar - 6:59

That wont be long with this monster...

Likes fuel as much as i like beer... Cool
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