Technical Hard Starting

[darron]

Hi Guys

I drive a 1100 Uno. I have had an intermittant starting problem where she cranks but no spark. If you wait a while, she eventually starts. I started by replacing the electrical module on the distributor but she did it again. I have now replaced the coil pack as well. The distributor cap and rotor seem fine.

What have I missed?

Tx

Darron.

 

[Ucof]

Cleaned the spark plugs up?

 

[darron]

Yeah, new plugs every 15000 kms

 

[Ucof]

You say that the problem is intermittant - are there any contributing factors that stay the same when the problem occurs, such as cold or wet weather, or after a particularly long drive?

 

[Chas Uno]

Check all ignition component connections are clean, dry and not corroded. Also think about changing the spark plug leads if they're old as they can cause difficult starting, especially if conditions are damp.

 

[UnoMia]

Hi,

Try changing you ignition HT leads. I had problems with my 1100 Uno once and after much searching I changed the HT leads and the problem went away. Being carbon cored leads they do wear with age and resistance builds up in them.

Hope this helps.

Andy