Re: Starting trouble help needed.

[Glen Hoag <hoag@xxxxxx>]

John,
I think the other guys who suspected ignition problems are on the 
right track.  I bought a Pacer a while back that would run fine for 
10 minutes or so, then lose power and die.  Let it cool down and it 
would fire right up.  The problem turned out to be the ignition coil 
itself.  I guess it had a short that only made contact when 
everything was good and warm.  $12.95 at the local auto parts store 
and I was on the road again.

--Glen

> I was taking my Hornet for a ride the other day and had to
> tow it home because of a starting problem I haven't
> encountered before. Read on if you think you can help figure
> out the issue.
>
> The car started up fine when cold, with it's usual tendency
> to stall 'til a minute or two has passed. Toying with the
> pedal is enough to keep her running those first couple of
> minutes.
>
> I drove it for about 10 minutes when I stopped at a store to
> grab a drink. When I came out, the car cranked, but did not
> fire up. It did fire somewhat, but only as long as the key
> remained in the start position, meaning the starter was still
> engaging. But as soon as allowed to return to the 'run'
> position, the car stalled.
>
> I popped off the air cleaner lid, and closed the choke. Now it
> would only crank with no sign of firing.
>
> Propping the choke open again meant it would again fire as long
> as the starter was engaged.
>
> A bit of starter fluid spray was no help.
>
> After it was towed home, I swapped the fuel filter, plugs,
> points and condenser, but the issue remains unchanged.
>
> Any ideas where to go next?
>
> John


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Glen Hoag
hoag@xxxxxx                             '75 Pacer 258 (x3)
Limestone County, Alabama               '76 Pacer 258 (for parts)
                                        '81 Concord DL 258

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