[s-cars] Engine cut-out - still

[Jerry Scott]

Try running a can of BG 44K through the gas tank.
Jerry

calvinlc at earthlink.net wrote:

>Bob,
>
>After reading this more, I think this has almost got to be a loose
>connection or failing electrical sensor somewhere.  I wouldn't rule out all
>"mechanical" difficulties but things changing over a matter of seconds like
>that seems to indicate something electrical.  I think the absolute best
>thing to do would be to catch the car when it won't start, park it, and then
>continually try starting it while checking voltages at different locations.
>For instance, one thing you could check when it won't start is the pulse
>coming to an injector.  If the pulse is or is not getting there that will
>narrow it down dramatically either way.  Obviously this is better if you
>have access to some kind of O-scope.  I would simply carry the
>multimeter/o-scope with me and be prepared at any time with some rags,
>bentley, etc.
>
>There are really very few things that can cause your car not to start or at
>least try to sputter to life.
>
>--Calvin
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
>[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of Robert Myers
>Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 10:29 AM
>To: chris chambers; Robert Myers; Scar
>Subject: Re: [s-cars] Engine cut-out - still
>
>
>
>Chris,
>
>I pulled the MAF connector and cleaned the contacts carefully.  Then
>a swabbing with Stabilant 22a was done.  While in there I took a good
>look at the cable itself.  It looks good.  Went for a drive.  Car
>started and ran perfectly.  I drove it about a mile from home and
>then turned around, car still running great.  About 100 yards before
>getting back home the engine cut out again and didn't want to restart
>(car still rolling with clutch out).  I coasted into my driveway and
>the engine restarted so I pulled it into the garage.  I don't think
>the MAF cable - at least not the connector -  is the problem.
>
>At 11:34 AM 12/22/2006, chris chambers wrote:
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>
>>Is it a no-start condition or bucking when trying to accelerate?
>>I had the bucking between 3-5k rpm, car thought it was overboosting
>>and would cut off the fuel pump. Ended up being corrosion on the
>>MAF cable.
>>
>>I'll guess that you have inspected the cable, if the contacts aren't
>>corroded (clean them with contact cleaner anyway) perhaps the cable
>>itself is damaged, I'd inspect the maf cable thoroughly.
>>
>>OK< now it's your turn to tell me you checked all this :-)
>>    
>>
>
>
>Bob
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