Hi all,
Am currently working through a bit of a strange issue with my 504 with regards to starting/running. I believe it to be electrical...
Symptom: Car occasionally stumbles at idle for a second or two and often is difficult to start when hot. However, I feel the issue is electrical as the engine fires as soon as you release the key from the 'Start' position - so it's as if it's giving no spark when cranking. This doesn't occur on a cold start.
I've removed the ignition barrel and had it tested by an auto electrician - is working normally. I've also replaced the battery earth cable as the original was a bit tired.
Car has had a new coil, points and cap in the past 5,000kms. All appear as new.
Plugs, insulators etc are in good condition.
On the road the car runs well - no stumbling/missing and pulls strongly.
What else should I be looking at here?
Am currently working through a bit of a strange issue with my 504 with regards to starting/running. I believe it to be electrical...
Symptom: Car occasionally stumbles at idle for a second or two and often is difficult to start when hot. However, I feel the issue is electrical as the engine fires as soon as you release the key from the 'Start' position - so it's as if it's giving no spark when cranking. This doesn't occur on a cold start.
I've removed the ignition barrel and had it tested by an auto electrician - is working normally. I've also replaced the battery earth cable as the original was a bit tired.
Car has had a new coil, points and cap in the past 5,000kms. All appear as new.
Plugs, insulators etc are in good condition.
On the road the car runs well - no stumbling/missing and pulls strongly.
What else should I be looking at here?