Car won't start now...
07-Apr-2004, 11:32 PM
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Car won't start now...
I am tired :cry:
I try to change the ignition rotor, but first I couldn't find the bolt, so I leave the distributor cap out and try to start the car a bit try to turn the screw towards so I can unscrew it, ok I found the bolt and its so tight and I see some rust so I spray some WD40 on the bolt. I also used some TB cleaner, now the car won't start. I here gggggg but won't start, normally after the gggg sound the car will start, right now it won't!!! I don't know what to do now...
I try to change the ignition rotor, but first I couldn't find the bolt, so I leave the distributor cap out and try to start the car a bit try to turn the screw towards so I can unscrew it, ok I found the bolt and its so tight and I see some rust so I spray some WD40 on the bolt. I also used some TB cleaner, now the car won't start. I here gggggg but won't start, normally after the gggg sound the car will start, right now it won't!!! I don't know what to do now...
08-Apr-2004, 08:55 AM
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don't panic... WD40 and electronics dont' reall like each other I don't thing... WD40 is flammable and inside the dizzy there is a lot of spark. Let's 1st be thankful you didn't set your car on fire, ok?
Now, did you remove the plug wires at all? Do you have the firing order correct? ... this isn't something that's difficult to do, it's pretty fool proof.
Now, did you remove the plug wires at all? Do you have the firing order correct? ... this isn't something that's difficult to do, it's pretty fool proof.
08-Apr-2004, 10:57 AM
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you may have fuct your distributor with the WD40
get a NEW rotor and NEW cap. buy a bottle of contact cleaner by Ideal from Radio Shack or maybe Home Depot. Clean your distributor and let it dry!! then when dry, install the NEW cap and rotor (NOT sautrated in WD40) and then pull out one spark plug and ground the body of it. Make sure you're getting spark. If no spark, try to get a buddy to swap distributors with you to see if yours is really fuct or if it's coincidence.
get a NEW rotor and NEW cap. buy a bottle of contact cleaner by Ideal from Radio Shack or maybe Home Depot. Clean your distributor and let it dry!! then when dry, install the NEW cap and rotor (NOT sautrated in WD40) and then pull out one spark plug and ground the body of it. Make sure you're getting spark. If no spark, try to get a buddy to swap distributors with you to see if yours is really fuct or if it's coincidence.
08-Apr-2004, 12:19 PM
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Just a warning though, last month I replaced my cap & rotor STRICTLY for performance and maintenance purposes - nothing wrong with it.
I notice the same rust, didn't spray anything on it but ... to make long story short, it wasn't a week later that I had to change my whole distributor.
I kept the old one just so I can learn from it, I took it apart and.. it's a miracle it even spun before. I have to apply my entire body weight (all 190lbs of it) to make it turn a full revolution. Nevermind the squeeking and rust powder clouds.
Just as a backup plan, I recommend you save your money.
I notice the same rust, didn't spray anything on it but ... to make long story short, it wasn't a week later that I had to change my whole distributor.
I kept the old one just so I can learn from it, I took it apart and.. it's a miracle it even spun before. I have to apply my entire body weight (all 190lbs of it) to make it turn a full revolution. Nevermind the squeeking and rust powder clouds.
Just as a backup plan, I recommend you save your money.
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