Engine Dies

Keep it on topic, it will make it easier to find what you need.
Post Reply
jsdieter

Engine Dies

Post by jsdieter »

My car has the 1800 engine with the 32 ADFA and it likes to die when I come to a stop. It does it intermittently but it dies more than it wants to idle. When it does like to idle it is smooth and just under 1000rpm. I am wonder if it is dying because it is being starved of fuel because if you feather the throttle you can keep it running. It has a new fuel filter. Or could it possible be the idle solenoid? Thanks for the help.
vandor
Posts: 3996
Joined: Sat May 23, 2009 1:23 pm
Your car is a: 1971 124 Spider
Location: Texas, USA

Re: Engine Dies

Post by vandor »

It could definitely be the idle solenoid. Make sure the wire is on the firmly and making good contact.
Also make sure the solenoid is screwed in tightly.
Csaba
'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town
jsdieter

Re: Engine Dies

Post by jsdieter »

Alright I will check all that Thanks!
User avatar
124JOE
Posts: 3141
Joined: Fri Jun 24, 2011 7:11 pm
Your car is a: 1978 124 fiat spider sport 1800
Location: SO. WI

Re: Engine Dies

Post by 124JOE »

i had a problem like that
it was the main ground "loose"
also it might be the ingnition"dirty contacts"
and i have the fireball ign that removed the points
it developed a short right where it went into the dizzy"i taped it"
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
ul1joe@yahoo.com 124joe@gmail.com
Post Reply