Jackgerard
Jul 18 2014, 05:57 PM
Hi everyone I was driving my car when it just shut off. I pulled over to the side of the road and tried to get it started again, no luck. I replaced the spark plugs and nothing changed. Any suggestions I have a carb 2.0 1973 any input would be great.
ajserrano
Jul 18 2014, 06:38 PM
Look at your coil leads, did one of them come off? Happened to me while driving on a busy hwy. : )
Jackgerard
Jul 18 2014, 06:45 PM
Yes it did two minutes after posting this I fixed it, so easy so dumb I was stranded for three hours on Sunday when it died and now I feel pretty dumb lol well you live and you learn.
euro911
Jul 18 2014, 06:56 PM
Another checklist item: Fuses (under dash and on the relay panel in the engine compartment). Ask me how I know ...
stugray
Jul 18 2014, 07:03 PM
Ive had he condensor just pop off of the bracket at the spot weld.
A tiny strap wrench held it back on while I drove to find a new one.
Jackgerard
Jul 18 2014, 07:10 PM
Yeah I've known that problem my mom has owned a87 turbo for a long time and the fuses always come loose.
ajserrano
Jul 18 2014, 07:24 PM
QUOTE(Jackgerard @ Jul 18 2014, 05:45 PM)
Yes it did two minutes after posting this I fixed it, so easy so dumb I was stranded for three hours on Sunday when it died and now I feel pretty dumb lol well you live and you learn.
So what exactly fixed the problem, a lose lead to the coil? Just curious...
Jackgerard
Jul 18 2014, 07:37 PM
Yeah the lead to the coil was completely off, it was the one thing I didn't check.
ajserrano
Jul 18 2014, 07:49 PM
QUOTE(Jackgerard @ Jul 18 2014, 06:37 PM)
Yeah the lead to the coil was completely off, it was the one thing I didn't check.
Okay, I'll invoice you a $.99 cent online diagnostic fee, PayPal is fine... LOL
Jackgerard
Jul 18 2014, 08:02 PM
Lol yeah I fixed it before your post but that would be nice lol maybe start a new thread haha just kidding.
Jackgerard
Jul 18 2014, 08:03 PM
Penny for your thought lol.
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