Technical Uno starting problems!

[baddroidboy]

I got my Uno 1988 mk1 FIRE home yesterday. The car did not seem to start so i checked if there was a spark coming. No there was not. So dad sugessted we should try to drag it and see if it starts then. Well actually the car did start and runs fine too! After that it started as normal. Later on when the car was cold again it like coughed and died and then never started...until we dragged it! Then it went on like last time and coughed and died when it was cold and now it doesn't start again. Probably will then if we drag it. The car has not been started in 2 years before that! I don't understand anything of this!? Anyone know?

 

[Chas Uno]

When was it last serviced? Are you using the choke?

 

[baddroidboy]

Well 2006 tops maybe? It has been standing still under a tree for 2 years so I understand that the car maybe a little bit tired but it's so strange that it goes fine once it's drag-started(if that is the correct word) and starts fine after that...until it's cold. The previous owner has installed a conic airfilter on it though and I've tried both with the choke and without

 

[Chas Uno]

Change the obvious - spark plugs and air filters. Worn spark plugs and a clogged filter can cause starting problem so it's a good starting point to change these. If at all possible put a standard filter and housing on as you've no idea if the filter currently fitted is suitable of not. Bump starting can override a weak starter motor and/ or weak spark, but I'm wondering if your conical filter is the problem. Also check the timing - if this is out it will cause starting issues.

Does the choke actually operate? Check where the cable connects to the carburettor.

Lastly, what model of Uno do you have?

 

[baddroidboy]

Have been to Sweden today so haven't have time doing anything! Am planning to change the filter to the original one tomorrow maybe. The model is a Uno mk1 1988 1000cc FIRE

 

[baddroidboy]

Got it fixed now! It was the electrical box to the ignition that i changed and then it startet fine!

 

[rawill]

Yes, before I got to your last post I was going to affirm the above comment about a starter being faulty and therefore drawing too much current. It is amazing how much a worn starter draws and how much faster a cars turns over and starts with a new or reconditioned starter.

However, you found the problem, good one.