 If you leave your key on..., for an hour! |
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| Bruce Allert |
 Jun 11 2003, 07:45 AM
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Hellions asleep  Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest  |
A friend just bought a 73 2.0... her first one. The key was left on for an hour. It didn't want to start (turned over very slow) but after letting it sit for 10 min. it started.
What's the worst & minimal things that could have happened by leaving the key on? The car ran good before and real crappy after. Doesn't want to run until 3000 rpms now. I've heard if the points are closed the ignition harness could melt! bruce |
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| Rockaria |
Jun 11 2003, 08:00 AM
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ZippidyDoDah... Group: Members Posts: 817 Joined: 2-May 03 From: Southwest, USA Member No.: 645 Region Association: None |
When I do work on my car that requires the keys to be in the on position for any time I usually take the three seconds to remove the black power wire from the coil terminal 15 (Not the big one to the middle of the dizzy, the smaller black one on the side). Though I always seem to forget for a second I did it when I try and start the car, but them I just say Dohhh... and put it back on.
I have points so its easy. I am sure the electronic ignition people have an easy power wire they can take off when needed as well. No more worries! |
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| Mark Henry |
Jun 11 2003, 08:02 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Yep, you will kill your points. Her points are toast.
Her battery doesn't sound to great, it's a drain on it, but not that big. |
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| Bruce Allert |
Jun 11 2003, 08:56 AM
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Hellions asleep Group: Members Posts: 3,289 Joined: 19-March 03 From: Eagle Creek, Orygun Member No.: 441 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks guys,
Mark, your avitar is very appropriate for this question (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) bruce |
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