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- From: ravalent@mothra.syr.EDU (Bob Valentine)
- Subject: Re: HELP! Engine cuts out on Toyota Corolla!
- Message-ID: <1992Dec16.030958.874@newstand.syr.edu>
- Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
- References: <1992Dec14.160215.8570@bcrka451.bnr.ca>
- Date: Wed, 16 Dec 92 03:09:57 EST
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- In article <1992Dec14.160215.8570@bcrka451.bnr.ca> hemi@bnr.ca writes:
- > I'm having a problem with my '86 Toyota Corolla SR-5.
- >The first time the problem happened, I was driving at 120Km/hr
- >when all of a sudden my engine died on me. I still had electrical
- >power, and could crank the engine, but it wouldn't start. The
- >engine did not sputter or cough when it died.
-
- Sound most like an ignition problem. If it had coughed/sputtered,
- I'd then guess fuel system.
-
- > This problem has reoccured a few more times. Every time,
- >I have either been driving faster than 100Km/hr, or standing still.
- >Again, after the engine dies, I can crank as much as I want, but the
- >car won't start. However, after 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes
- >later (yes, this exact), I can start the car, and it behaves as
- >if nothing had happened.
-
- I would assume that this problem occurs ONLY when the engine is
- hot, right? If so, I'd say that the electronic ignition box is at
- fault. It's obviously a thermal problem.
-
- > As per Murphy's laws, this "feature" of my car is impossible
- >to reproduce in front of or by the mechanic.
-
- Always seem to do that, don't they? 8->.
-
- >He had originally
- >thought it was a faulty fuel pump, and replaced that, but the problem
- >resurfaced two weeks later.
-
- VERY slight chance that it is a vapor-lock problem. Although, vapor
- lock usually only occurs during warm, damp weather.
-
- > Got any advice for me?
-
- As soon as it dies, pull the coil wire and check for spark. No
- spark, ya got your problem.
-
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- > necessarily reflect the views of my employer.
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