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1. Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 16:47:30 -0500; Hello list: How can I determine if an electronic ignition system (brand unknown) has failed? I ask this because I am once again having difficulty starting the '74 Midget. Starter is turning the motor; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00782.html (8,877 bytes)
2. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Sat, 18 Dec 1999 17:11:30 -0500; I run electronic ignition and have had a unit go bad. I don't think you'd get even a backfire it your module went bad. Get a Bentley workshop manual or Haynes. Get a multimeter or a continuity light; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00784.html (10,548 bytes)
3. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 11:24:37 -0500; Well, I started from the begining this morning, checking connections, replacing the rotor and cap on the distributor. When I tried starting again, I hooked up the jumper cables to a running car (I ha; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00802.html (9,102 bytes)
4. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 15:23:31 -0500; Charles A battery with a dead cell will crank a car but it may only have 9 volts, not enough to power a 12 volt electronic ignition and/or coil. I had a new battery that had a bad cell, it started th; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00806.html (10,959 bytes)
5. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: Brad Fornal <toyman@htcomp.net>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 14:33:37 -0600; Charles, I would guess that it is the Alternator!! The battery is used to start the car and help power lights, if your car dies when the battery is disconnected that means that it is running off the; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00809.html (10,387 bytes)
6. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: "Andy Webster" <trunkie@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 07:56:26 GMT; I would expect that if the charging system is in order, the car should continue to run when the battery is disconnected.....unless thats only on cars with generators.....? I'd be checking the alterna; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00823.html (10,241 bytes)
7. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:08:48 -0500; The battery provides storage, buffering, and continuity. You may be thinking only of its storage capability. You need the battery there to at least pass current. The first time my Sprite just dead st; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00829.html (12,556 bytes)
8. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: "Charles D. Sorkin" <cdsorkin@ix.netcom.com>; Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:38:27 -0500; I will attempt to charge it up this evening. The alternator belt seems tight, and the alternator clearly spins when the engine turns. I was last week getting a very faint glow on the ingition warning; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00830.html (11,415 bytes)
9. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: Lancer7676@aol.com; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:29:11 EST; << it has been difficult to hold a charge lately. >> That would be a clue that the battery is at fault. Also the age of the battery--I have observed over the years that a 36 month battery is good for; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00972.html (9,003 bytes)
10. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: Lancer7676@aol.com; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:31:57 EST; << if your car dies when the battery is disconnected that means that it is running off the battery entirely. >> Good point!! --David C.; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00974.html (8,418 bytes)
11. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: Jeff Boatright <jboatri@emory.edu>; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 14:50:43 -0500; Not true. I believe that the original post stated that the car died when the jumper cables were removed from the spridget battery. This could indicate that the spridget was running through the chargi; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00977.html (9,162 bytes)
12. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>; Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:56:35 -0600; NOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooooooo This is a valid test on cars with GENERATORS only. You almost certainly will need an alternator if you disconnect the battery on a running car, especially if it is Lucas; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg00985.html (9,514 bytes)
13. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: "Wiedemeyer" <boxweed@thebest.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 10:16:07 -0500; Why does disconnecting the battery with the car running destroy an alternator but not a generator? Enquiring minds want to know. Bob --Original Message-- From: Peter C. <nosimport@mailbag.com> To: La; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg01033.html (9,624 bytes)
14. Re: Yet another ignition problem (score: 1): Author: "Peter C." <nosimport@mailbag.com>; Date: Thu, 23 Dec 1999 09:22:18 -0600; In "dumb parts guy parlance" (that's me!).... it'll cause a voltage spike and that crackling sound you hear is the diodes blowing-up. For an EXCELLENT treatise on the subject of alternators, I can't; /html/spridgets/1999-12/msg01035.html (9,399 bytes)

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