Ignition Amplifier problem?

loki · Unread post by **loki** » 29 Dec 2002, 18:23

Hi, as mentioned in an earlier post, my ZX bump starts and runs like clockwork, but will not start conventionally (even though the starter turns the engine over etc).
I have further investigated and found there to be no spark in the H.T. system when trying to turn the engine over as in conventional starting, but there is a very healthy spark after the engine starts.
Could this be a problem with the Ignition amplifier ?
or am I barking up the wrong tree.
Regards, Jules

iceman9999 · Unread post by **iceman9999** » 23 Dec 2003, 02:48

yes it is your ignition amplifier there prone on most citroens replaced mine i had no probs

AndersDK · Unread post by **AndersDK** » 23 Dec 2003, 02:51

Jules - try look over iceman's problem [:D] :
http://www.andyspares.com/discussionfor ... IC_ID=5042

Unread post by **RichardW** » 23 Dec 2003, 13:01

I had a similar but opposite problem with a BX 14. It would crank and fire, but then die as soon as the starter was released. Eventually tracked down to a knackered igntion switch - there was cutting the current to the igntion system in run position, but there was in start position. Eventually put in a secondary switch to override this. Might be worth checking you have not got something similar in crank position.