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intermittent problem starting

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I have an intermittent problem starting my 2 litre petrol '81 air-cooled van. It turns over but does not fire. I have replaced the battery, plugs, ht leads, distributor cap and rotor arm and checked all the electrical connections and I am still having problems, what should I replace next?
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A little detective work might help.
Are you getting 12V at the coil?......... possible ignition switch problem.
Are you getting a spark?....................ignition module.


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Check the earth from the ignition module is good and clean, and earthed.
My van refused to start Saturday morn, cheq through plugs cap coil cleaned the ignition earth. Started first turn.
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Is the petrol supply to the carb OK?
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OMG I'm having the same problem with my van, She can start up and then go somewhere nip out get back in and nothing....... she turns over but doesnt fire.... let me know if you come up with anything
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Re: intermittent problem starting

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Scoobybuz,
could be worth a look
Yours sounds a similar situation.
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Post by Terry »

Had similar problems starting when it was a bit damp. Cleaned up coil connections, which were a bit manky, and now starts first time.
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thanks

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There is a supply of petrol, I am getting 12 volts at the coil and it is sparking fine. I have just bought a new T25 IGNITION SWITCH UNIT RELAY “ T C I"| from JK I will fit that and see if that help!
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