my 350i won't start

[sean.smith1]

I'm a new TVR owner, I've just bought a 350i it was running & driving, but now it won't start.

I'm getting petrol at the engine, but the plugs don't seem to be sparking. I had new plugs, new dizzy cap.

What do you think is the problem, where can I get the part & how much do you reckon it's going to cost me ????

[dmsims]

Apparently the ignition module can fail

I'm new to owning a 350i as well (which one did you buy?)

David

[wedg1e]

If it lost the sparks after you changed the distributor cap, it could be that you have the wrong cap. The V8 had several varieties of distributor, not all use the same cap. You need to make sure it matches the original in every dimension.

Ian

[sean.smith1]

David - is that the box on top of the front passanger wheel arch ?
Regarding my 350 its just a 350i (I think)

Ian - I've had it running since changing the cap, it ran brilliantly, but wont start now.

[350matt]

The ignition amp is the white & black box and is bolted onto the side of the dizzy in these cars, most motor factors should be able to sort you out with a pattern part or try Rimmer Bros for original Lucas.

Matt

[The Doc]

Check the plug no the ignition module they can work loose & the bullet conector on the dizzy before you sheel out for a new module.

Regards

Dave

[Planman350i]

stupid question but have you tried testing one of the spark plugs against the block to see if theres any spark at all. Had similar problem in mine but turned out the plugs were wet and needed taking out to let things dry up.

[sevans]

Could there be some sort of immobiliser or cut out switch that you don't know about?

[skyrocketship]

My 86 C reg 350i has a very strange "secret" cut out switch - it could be that as sevans says, email me and I'll tell ya about it (don't want to post it here).

Could also be the ECU - is it plugged in properly? I don't think it will start without the ECU connected and working (someone else will know more about this than me)

[streaky]

sean.smith1 said:

David - is that the box on top of the front passanger wheel arch ? [snip]

That's the ECU (probably) - Streaky