Car Won't Start, but Starter Turns

Gotta love that wiring . . .
spider2081
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Your car is a: 1981 Spider 2000
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Re: Car Won't Start, but Starter Turns

Post by spider2081 »

The 6 cavity ignition switch connector is often the cause of intermittent ignition switch operation. Have you visually inspected the connector???
filipm
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Your car is a: 1980 Fiat Spider
Location: Chicago

Re: Car Won't Start, but Starter Turns

Post by filipm »

spider2081 wrote:The 6 cavity ignition switch connector is often the cause of intermittent ignition switch operation. Have you visually inspected the connector???
Yep! I inspected the connector and made sure it was seated properly. Checked for continuity on the pink wire from the ignition switch to the coil and it's good also. I was able to test the voltage on the pink wire and can see 13V or so on it when the key is in the ON position.

What threw me off again today was that it started, after being connected to a trickle charger overnight, this morning and I was able to turn it on and off a few times. It never came up to temp but when I returned 30 minutes later, no start. I'm going to pick up a new battery and go from there cause once it starts, it runs great!
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Your car is a: 1980 Fiat Spider
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Re: Car Won't Start, but Starter Turns

Post by filipm »

Quick update.. New battery didn't resolve the issue. Replaced the ignition control module (only thing I couldnt test without taking the coil off), ran fine for 3 minutes, then suddenly died. Checked the resistance on the coil and the ignition pickup and suddenly no resistance on the brand new pickup. Can't say why it crapped out but swapped it out with a spare and was back in business! No more issues starting when warm.
1980 Fiat 124 Spider
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