Whilst driving home from work my Cinquecento cut out. I was just changing up to 4th gear and got no power from the car, thinking i'd missed the gear or gone up to far I changed down a few times with no power. Realising this I moved to the edge of the road just in time for her to cut out on me completely.
The engine starts when I turn the key and sounds fine for a few seconds and then cuts out (with no power or response when I press the accelorator).
At first I thought my gearbox had gone as i've had grinding going into reverse but she moves in neutral and stays put in gear when pushed. Phoning my dad who has taught himself alot on old cars includin the old Panda, he suggests an elecrical problem (don't you love italian cars!). He has suggested to take a look at the disributor cap and rotary arm but I can't find mention of these in the Haynes Manual.
Does anyone agree with my Dad or have suggestions? Could you let me know what the distributor cap looks like and where it is located please? I'm a mechanical novice and too poor to afford the garage!
Many thanks
The engine starts when I turn the key and sounds fine for a few seconds and then cuts out (with no power or response when I press the accelorator).
At first I thought my gearbox had gone as i've had grinding going into reverse but she moves in neutral and stays put in gear when pushed. Phoning my dad who has taught himself alot on old cars includin the old Panda, he suggests an elecrical problem (don't you love italian cars!). He has suggested to take a look at the disributor cap and rotary arm but I can't find mention of these in the Haynes Manual.
Does anyone agree with my Dad or have suggestions? Could you let me know what the distributor cap looks like and where it is located please? I'm a mechanical novice and too poor to afford the garage!
Many thanks