1996 R19 with starting problems

NiSk · Unread post by **NiSk** » 19 May 2006, 17:26

Got called round to a friend who's R19 "stalled" in traffic and then wouldn't start. He got the villiage mechanic to look at it - so it then started OK, he went for a (short) drive and it stopped again. Now it won't start at all. The mechanic recommended a workshop in a nearby town with a SUN diagnostic machine.

The engine cranks at normal speed, no problem with battery, compression sound while cranking, cam-rem/camshaft intact, strong smell of petrol after a few minutes cranking.

Haven't checked any voltages yey, I didn't have a meter with me at the time.

Is this model known for such faults? What should one look at to start with?

//NiSk

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 21 May 2006, 20:08

Coil pack or coil packs. have a look and possibly change. Reno have terrible coils on their 1.6 magane engine. So could be the same kin of thing.

NiSk · Unread post by **NiSk** » 26 May 2006, 12:49

Well, a quick check with a multimeter showed 12 Volts in, pulses from the flywheel sensor, but no spark from the HT output.
We picked up a new coilpack from a scrappy and fitted it - Hej presto! working again!

Thanks for the tip.

//NiSk

Stuart McB · Unread post by **Stuart McB** » 26 May 2006, 19:57

Glad it helped.