Ignition problem
Ignition problem
I have electronic fuel injection on my 411 le, I managed to leave the ignition switched on for eight hours !!! Oh dear. I tried to start the car which normally starts first time on the button, it just turned over. I touched the coil which was at melting point so I assume I've fried the coil. Would I have damaged the whole electronic system?
Type 411 Le four door auto .
Re: Ignition problem
It's more than likely you have nailed it. The coil has over heated, does the fuel pump still run?
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Re: Ignition problem
It doubt it will have been on for 8 hours, the battery probably went flat before then. I'd agree coil will be burnt out, I wouldn't expect there would be other damage. Fingers crossed.
David
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
Re: Ignition problem
Will check to see if I have fuel pumping tomorrow and check for a spark. I can live with changing the coil and fuel pump fingers crossed I haven't trashed anything else. And yes the ignition was on for eight hours and it still turned over no prob.
Type 411 Le four door auto .
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Re: Ignition problem
Well that is a surprise............ I suppose now I'll have to admit doing the same thing, flat battery but coil still absolutely fine. Figure that out, I can't.
David
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
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Re: Ignition problem
I've sent you a private message Rob (top right to see it)
David
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
Re: Ignition problem
Points open / points closed?937carrera wrote: ↑27th June 2018 - 11:04amWell that is a surprise............ I suppose now I'll have to admit doing the same thing, flat battery but coil still absolutely fine. Figure that out, I can't.
Mike
64 1500S Notchback - RHD Sunroof
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64 1500S Notchback - RHD Sunroof
66 1600TL Fastback - Pigalle Interior
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Re: Ignition problem
Hmm, now that's an interesting question, the answer to which is of course that I don't know.
Points open = no circuit for LT side, so no EM field in HT circuit and no coil damage ?
My running one is an LS so no fuel pump relay etc to worry about
Better to be lucky than good
Points open = no circuit for LT side, so no EM field in HT circuit and no coil damage ?
My running one is an LS so no fuel pump relay etc to worry about
Better to be lucky than good
David
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
1974 412LS Variant
1973 412LE 4 door Fastback / Saloon
Re: Ignition problem
Well folks all is well in my world started the car this morning it started first time on the button. I cannot believe my luck. Will be investing in a new coil however don't really trust this one it was well fried yesterday so hot you couldn't touch it. There you go.
Type 411 Le four door auto .
Re: Ignition problem
I do enjoy the technical depth on here!miketyp3 wrote: ↑27th June 2018 - 4:55pmPoints open / points closed?937carrera wrote: ↑27th June 2018 - 11:04amWell that is a surprise............ I suppose now I'll have to admit doing the same thing, flat battery but coil still absolutely fine. Figure that out, I can't.
Rob 400e wrote: ↑27th June 2018 - 7:41pmWell folks all is well in my world started the car this morning it started first time on the button. I cannot believe my luck. Will be investing in a new coil however don't really trust this one it was well fried yesterday so hot you couldn't touch it. There you go.
The sultan of swing