Electrical woes

Post by **popide** » 05 Apr 2006, 18:37

Hi just registered as full van owning member of club 80-90! Sorry that my first post has to be a duff one but i'm a bit stuck.

Van would'nt start after heavy rain on the weekend. Found that no spark was getting to plugs. Also found that the plug that fits into the side of the dizzy had a damaged wire, fixed that and plugged it back in(not sure if i disconnected battery first). Turned engine over, still would'nt fire. Tried to turn ignition off and engine kept spinning

even with the key out. Then engine stopped turning but starter kept going. Had to disconnect battery to stop the starter motor, negative lead was hot on the battery. I'm in over my head now and really need some advice/help. Any auto elecs out there/nearby? Can supply tea biccies and petrol money! Hope someone can help thanks james

Post by **KarlT** » 05 Apr 2006, 18:50

Don't you just love 'em!!!!

Post by **scoobydrew** » 05 Apr 2006, 18:54

Popide,
Sure some one will help out, even if its during Bus Types as loads will be there.

Post by **tonytech** » 05 Apr 2006, 21:24

Sounds like your ignition switch.
Have you checked for 12V at the coil?

T

Post by **popide** » 20 Apr 2006, 20:19

Got the van running at last

sounded soooooooooo good after a couple of weeks since purchase of nowt

Was'nt getting power to coil but getting power to electrics box in engine bay. Ran wire from live to coil to power it up turned engine over and hey presto she fired up! Took wire off and replaced everything as standard and van starts no problem.
Any ideas what the problem could have been as I would like to sort this out so as not to get stuck again?
Anyone know what the click noise is when the ignition is turned on, seems to be coming from somewhere down behind the carb??? Was'nt there b4!
May get to Bus Types (It's only 2 miles up the road) yet.

Post by **TechtroT25** » 20 Apr 2006, 20:38

The click will be the little cylinder thing on the front of the carb can't remember wot its called but it should click when you turn the ignition on

Post by **tonytech** » 20 Apr 2006, 21:06

stef998 wrote:The click will be the little cylinder thing on the front of the carb can't remember wot its called but it should click when you turn the ignition on

Anti run on valve!
Cuts the fuel to the engine.

Post by **popide** » 20 Apr 2006, 21:22

Thanks for the replies. Any idea what the problem could have been in the first place? Think van may have stood for a bit. james

Post by **ermie571** » 20 Apr 2006, 21:53

She / he was testing you to see how dedicated an owner you would be....you obvioulsy said the right supportive things and passed!!!

Have fun in your van!

And keep on saying nurturing, supportive things - I apologise to mine every time I go out in the other van!

Emma

Post by **DiscoDave** » 21 Apr 2006, 06:28

the starter continuing to go could have been the solenoid on the starter stuck! had this propblem me sen a while back!!

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