940 LPT 2.3 problems starting in damp

haymitch · Nov 2nd, 2018, 17:02

My 940 has had problems this week starting up in damp weather (I'm assuming that damp is a factor as I've not had problems otherwise). I was advised to change the spark plugs, wires and distributor would resolve the issues, but two days later I've had the same problem.

The engine cranks but won't start and you can hear the engine misfiring slightly before failing to start. The recovery service earlier today managed to get it started by cleaning the ignition coil connections, after which the engine misfired for around a minute when starting before gradually getting going. The car runs well when hot and isn't stalling at all.

I was wondering about whether the ignition coil was part of the problem and whether there are any tests I can do to narrow the problem down? I have the car booked into another garage on Monday but I suspect that they'll not be able to find it. I had the oil breather box and hoses cleaned and few weeks ago so I'm wondering if this could also be related to that.

Nov 2nd, 2018, 17:02	#1
haymitch Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2024 09:34 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Newmarket	940 LPT 2.3 problems starting in damp My 940 has had problems this week starting up in damp weather (I'm assuming that damp is a factor as I've not had problems otherwise). I was advised to change the spark plugs, wires and distributor would resolve the issues, but two days later I've had the same problem. The engine cranks but won't start and you can hear the engine misfiring slightly before failing to start. The recovery service earlier today managed to get it started by cleaning the ignition coil connections, after which the engine misfired for around a minute when starting before gradually getting going. The car runs well when hot and isn't stalling at all. I was wondering about whether the ignition coil was part of the problem and whether there are any tests I can do to narrow the problem down? I have the car booked into another garage on Monday but I suspect that they'll not be able to find it. I had the oil breather box and hoses cleaned and few weeks ago so I'm wondering if this could also be related to that. Last edited by haymitch; Nov 2nd, 2018 at 17:12.

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