[Shotimes] engine problem, please help with diagnosis

[Kevin & Cheryl Airth]

This should set a code if this is the problem. Unless the ECT signal is
still within normal engine temperature range?
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> I don't know I've ever heard of anyone report this type of problem on a
SHO,
> but the symptoms you describe are EXACTLY what happened to my 91 Alfa 164.
> After a series of incorrect diagnoses, including replacing the check valve
> in the fuel tank, it was discovered that the coolant temp sensor signal to
> the Motronic was bad due to poor wiring connection.  The computer relies
> heavily on the coolant temp info.  The damn car would just quit at the
most
> inopportune times like intersections, and sometimes I would have to wait
for
> the car to cool down again before it would restart.
> I may be completely off-base here, but your reported symptoms just hit
such
> a nerve with me.
>
> Good luck,
> Carl
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "van Oss" <vanOss@centurytel.net>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2003 12:31 PM
> Subject: [Shotimes] engine problem, please help with diagnosis
>
>
> > Having a problem with the 91.  Symptoms and medical history below.
Please
> > suggest what I should test or swap.  Thanks.
> >
> > Joseph van Oss
> >
> > Symptoms:
> > - Long cranking time before start, gradually occurring more often over
the
> > last two weeks
> > - Idle wanders up to 3K
> > - Occasionally idle dives to 500, lopey, no power, and stalls if you
step
> on
> > gas
> > - No CE light
> >
> > History:
> > - 91 mtx with 140K
> > - Within last 2 years:  Rod bearings, CID, CPS, timing belt, fuel pump,
> > plugs/wires, much more
> > - Extremely reliable and quick-starting up until about 2 weeks ago
> >
> > Again, thanks.
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