Why does my Kombi cut out?

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 4 Jun 2003, 7:34 pm

#53862

Recently my Kombi has just been cutting out!
It does not seem to be a mechanical thing and it is nearly always when its cold...the engine will start again straight away..and sometimes it stalls again straight away. I have had to restart 5 times before it really kicks in again on some occasions....I run twin kadrons so I have no pilot jets.or chokes my guess is a cold coil or condensor is the problem....
has anyone else experienced this ?
can anyone explain this unusual phenonemon?
i dont think it will leave me stranded but it is not a good look for the trusty VW......
I am sure you "Tech Heads" out there will solve this problems
:cry

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jun 2003, 7:47 pm

#53868

sounds like you need to fit some Chokes to those Carbies.

And get a tune up as well.
Dont forget living out there on the point with all those hills.o

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jun 2003, 8:02 pm

#53876

Silver

did you have this motor last winter?
You say "it is nearly always when its cold.."
Does it do it when you have driven for a while?.... so it is hot?
Is it when you come to lights?

Does it idle smoothly or a bit lumpy now?
Any other loss of power?

Have you cleaned the idle jets?
Up'd the idle a smidgen?
Timed and points'd it?
Checked for a fouled spark plug?

Hmmmmm :alien

Futue te ipsum!!!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jun 2003, 8:04 pm

#53877

vw54 wrote:sounds like you need to fit some Chokes to those Carbies.

sounds like you need another Crownie!

Hey - got home shop yesterday ....... and got a free complimentry 6 pack of Guinesse(sp?) !!!:bounce:bounce

:kiss love this home shop!
Woolies never does that!

Futue te ipsum!!!

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 4 Jun 2003, 9:05 pm

#53923

I does it anytime while i'm driving ,at light's first start in the morning ect. I have had this motor for nearly twelve months and it has only started doing it in the last 4 weeks or so and it act,s like and electrical fault
Can I buy some chokes to suit these Kadrons?
I haven't moved yet Dave so it's flat all the way to town!

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Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 4 Jun 2003, 10:53 pm

#54005

Had a similar prob with the oval last year. Would just cut out for no apparent reason. Turns out it was the ignition switch was fried and the screw connectors were burned and all loose. Turn the key to start and it work go straght away. Found out that wiggling the key would make it miss and fart. Changed the ignition over for a good one and no more problem!

silver Dangerous when poked

2,169 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 5 Jun 2003, 7:53 pm

#54250

I forgot to mention that my engine will idle on a cold start with no problem so it cant be a choke thing?

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HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 5 Jun 2003, 8:02 pm

#54252

Blue....

Hope those Guinesses are coming camping.... LOL

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2003, 8:04 pm

#54255

nah definetiley not chokes!

sounds electrical - you got electronic ignition. BAd wire crimp to lug connection? (ask me why i am asking THAT question? )

tried jiggling your keys in the switch?
that one of Grey's sounds real possible.

Futue te ipsum!!!

KOM123 Smiling Assassin

1,164 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2003, 9:12 pm

#54296

I experienced a similar problem a couple of months ago and kombikim kindly helped me narrow down the problem.

Instead of driving around with a jailer's keyring full of keys, I only drive around now with three small keys and have NEVER had the cutout problem since 🙂

Phew, saved me heaps of investigation money by a mechanic I bet. So it must be an ignition problem I have if the keys are too heavy and swinging while driving but since it doesn't happen anymore, I'm happy to live with the workaround.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 Jun 2003, 9:52 pm

#54331

BARRY

Hey - got home shop yesterday

Buggar we used to use that a while ago...
think i will switch back to them

YES the key thing is a very good possibility ive seen it before as well.
Especially when you brake hard the keys swing and OFF goes the weasel.

Also checl all your wiring connections, no pre heat for the carbies could do it as well.
Maybe up the idle as Barry said for winter. check points timing as well.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409