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nrm2007

New Member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #1

Hi there,
I ve got a series 2a with a 3.5 V8 in it, it has been stood for about 18 months and i have now got it back on the road, when starting it, it starts up and then immediately stops again as though you are turning the key straight back off again, it will do this 2 or 3 time then it will fire up and run ok, sometimes when you pull up at a junction say, it will cut out aswell, it didn't do this before it was stood so just wondering if anyone had any ideas on what maybe causing it, its as though its not getting fuel through straight away maybe?????? thanks in advance, Neil.

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Apr 15, 2008

• #2

I had this problem with a 110 I owned and it was the ignition lock. It was goosed and would switch off when it felt like it. try wriggling the key and if it cuts out that's your problem.

 

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nrm2007

New Member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #3

Thanks Redhand, never even gave that a thought. i'll give it a try and see what happens.
Cheers neil.

 

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David6214

New Member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #4

If its not the key then it could be a dodgy coil connection, broken wire in the ignition circuit somewhere, similar symptoms. whats the v8 out of, does it have one of those bump cut out things (forgot the proper name).

I would say its less likely to be fuel, are you running standard carbs?

 

Grippa

New Member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #5

My money's on a dodgy ignition switch too....................though it pains me to agree wiv Pikey!

 

Bushtoy

Well-Known Member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #6

well then dont agree...call it a starter thingy or a key insertion point

 

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nrm2007

New Member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #7

Its the dodgy ignition key, tried it today and if you give it a wiggle it starts ok, so a new ignition barrel it is.
Thanks for the advice everyone, coz if i'm honest it wouldn't of been my first port of call for looking at.

 

Pikey

Dummy Ejection Facilitator..

• Apr 15, 2008

• #8

Glad you've sorted it. Allways try the simple things 1st.

 

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David6214

New Member

• Apr 15, 2008

• #9

"I'd rather have the clap than a Gaylander"

Really.... there are probably some girls (ish) in the nearest city to here that could help you out...probably be easiest if you dressed like a sailor