In a message dated 5/17/05 11:33:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
JohnRosa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
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
John,it might be the ignition switch which is under the steering column its
like a 10$ part at yer local parts store,but they do have a different one for
autos i think so make sure you get one for an automatic.
Bart
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