Running problem

[honestfreddie]

I have a 97 Chimaera which has a running problem.. The car will idle fine after starting but after a while will just stop as if switched off, it will idle perfectly until it stops. The car will then not restart unless left for 10 mins plus.......Any ideas most welcome

[WOO5IE]

Possible heat related problem. Ignition amp, ignition coil, maybe check spark when it fails

[WOO5IE]

Possible heat related problem. Ignition amp, ignition coil, maybe check spark when it fails

[WOO5IE]

Possible heat related problem. Ignition amp, ignition coil, maybe check spark when it fails

[EGB]

Same topic discussed at length recently. Come on in again?

[honestfreddie]

Do you have a link to the previous topic??

[Chuffmeister]

Possible hot start issue. However, you need to check your earths at the time when the problem occurs. You can do this by connecting a jump lead to the negative terminal of the battery and then clipping it to a clean bolt on/ part of the engine or chassis. The bolts on the swirl pot are quite good points.

If the car starts when the jump lead is connected between the two earths, you know you have an earthing problem. If no change, then it's time to go through the live connections, starting with the live feed. ChimpOnGas did a good post covering the replacement of the live cable to the starter. Not an easy job, but it will help. I added a couple of earths at the same time.

http://www.pistonheads.com/Gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[honestfreddie]

It seems to start fine from cold and can sometimes stop before the engine gets up to 70c

[MrSoundcraft]

If the starter motor still spins after the engine dies but the car just wont start it could be similar to the issue I had, if it is not the hot start issue.

I have replaced my ignition coil and shortened/re crimped the pack of wires that are cable tied on to the hose comming off the flame trap. My car now has no running issues and starts and idles reliably.

[Chuffmeister]

honestfreddie said:

It seems to start fine from cold and can sometimes stop before the engine gets up to 70c

What happens when you turn the ignition key? Any clicks, turns over slowly then dies, does nothing etc?

[honestfreddie]

Once its thrown it's fit and stopped, it'll turn over but won't fire up. if it does start it as if its only running on two cylinders until you squeeze the accelerator then it'll splutter into life. if left to idling the same thing will happen