Following this thread closely. Have a similar issue. Cold start perfect. Warm start difficult sometimes. Idle a little rough. Acceleration a tiny bit hesitant sometimes but that may be something else...
I'll check the things mentioned on this thread and let you know if I make progress as well in case it helps.
Weird starting issue...need some suggestions
- rjkoop
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Re: Weird starting issue...need some suggestions
Richard
1981 Fiat Spider
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1981 Fiat Spider
Ottawa, Canada
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- ga.spyder
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Re: Weird starting issue...need some suggestions Resolved?
Hey Abey. Great to hear from you.I think I have narrowed it down to the ignition switch.I stumbled onto it ,during one of the hot no-start issues.I was trying to systematically poke and prod the underhood components and wiring.I proceeded inside the car and checked connections at the switch and she fired up.At this point I wasnt sure if this was the gremlins home ,or just a coincedence. The next day,I had a cold no start.I went to the switch and she immediately started. Hmmmmm.I have been starting or driving it pretty much daily with no issue.Yesterday,I manned up and with tool bag and parts in hand,I took about a 40 mile ride.I stopped a couple times and she re fired each time.I got home and shut her down and she wouldnt re fire.I also noticed the temp gauge was dead even though the car was at temp.Jiggle the switch,temp gauge pops up,and she restarts.
I ran this by Brad and he feels that it is indeed the switch.I contacted John Erskine,and he has a OEM switch that is on its way here.Fingers crossed,I think I have it .
Thanks to everyone here for all the suggestions.Intermittent issues are the worst!!!
I ran this by Brad and he feels that it is indeed the switch.I contacted John Erskine,and he has a OEM switch that is on its way here.Fingers crossed,I think I have it .
Thanks to everyone here for all the suggestions.Intermittent issues are the worst!!!
Craig Nelson
1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
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1982 Spider 2000...pride and joy
1981 Fiat X1/9..gone but not forgotten
1976 124 Spider..the self-healer
2001 BMW 328ci daily driver and track car
Fling It Around Turns !
- Europa
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Re: Weird starting issue...need some suggestions
That sounds like progress Craig. Fingers crossed.
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