 Help please! Engine not turning all of the sudden..., Car was running, died, and now won't turn over. |
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| nick73-914 |
 Jun 6 2010, 06:01 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 27 Joined: 31-May 10 From: Tulsa, OK Member No.: 11,783 Region Association: Southwest Region  |
New owner of a '73 914 1.7 here:
I've been driving her three days now, no problems at all except the idle was a little slower than desirable (dying at stop signs/lights etc.) But the engine is running oh-so strong (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . I tried adjusting the decelerator screw by the throttle, opening it up to speed up the idle and also adjusted the knob on the pressure regulator bracket by the battery, after initial adjustment it was idling PERFECTLY, nice speed and depth. I took her out for a spin down the block, pulled into a driveway to turn around and the idle got slow and it died before I could put it in reverse.. no big deal right? well I turned off the key, engaged clutch and tried to start, nothing.. no turning or anything, the battery is two days old so it's not that and the door ajar buzzer came on, along with my hazards.. Any help here form you 914 masters to a youngin? Much appreciated! Thanks |
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| VaccaRabite |
Jun 6 2010, 07:20 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Pull the spark plugs.
Raise one rear wheel so it can turn. Keep the other rear wheel on the ground. Put the car in 5th. Turn the wheel in the air. This will turn the motor. If you can't turn the motor by hand this way, then it is seized. If you can, then you have some other problem. let us know, and we will walk you through trouble shooting. Zach |
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| jimkelly |
Jun 6 2010, 07:48 PM
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Delaware USA Group: Members Posts: 4,969 Joined: 5-August 04 From: Delaware, USA Member No.: 2,460 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
yeah - i back this suggestion.
note that you can have oil but not have oil pressure - though i am hoping you do not have a seized engine and that your problem is the starter. jim QUOTE(Vacca Rabite @ Jun 6 2010, 06:20 PM)  Pull the spark plugs. Raise one rear wheel so it can turn. Keep the other rear wheel on the ground. Put the car in 5th. Turn the wheel in the air. This will turn the motor. If you can't turn the motor by hand this way, then it is seized. If you can, then you have some other problem. let us know, and we will walk you through trouble shooting. Zach |
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nick73-914 Help please! Engine not turning all of the sudden... Jun 6 2010, 06:01 PM
jimkelly got oil in the engine?
jim Jun 6 2010, 06:16 PM
nick73-914
got oil in the engine?
jim
Yes oil level appea... Jun 6 2010, 06:19 PM Vacca Rabite Okay. You say the engine does not turn.
Do you ... Jun 6 2010, 06:52 PM nick73-914 My best guess would be the starter never engages..... Jun 6 2010, 07:04 PM charliew Push it out in the street, turn the key on and see... Jun 6 2010, 07:26 PM 6freak ground problem in the wires somewhere.?....hence t... Jun 6 2010, 07:51 PM BMXerror
...the battery is two days old so it's not th... Jun 6 2010, 08:25 PM nick73-914 You guys are awesome! I tried Vacca Rabite... Jun 6 2010, 08:38 PM 6freak good to hear :) Jun 6 2010, 11:00 PM championgt1 So what caused it to just die? :confused: Jun 6 2010, 11:12 PM nick73-914 Good question.. It's been idling really slow a... Jun 7 2010, 01:19 PM |
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