Ignition problem

[JohnnyB]

Okay, so the ignition is shot. The car won't stay running. I know it isnt the plugs or wires because those were recently replaced and in working order. Plus, I noticed the gauge cluster acting funky before it all happened. What do I look for so I know if it is just the cylinder or not.

[JohnnyB]

Okay now the car wont start what-so-ever. Whats wrong with my car? IK also noticed that when the key is turned half way the radio and AC come on, but the car doesn't run.

[cb7-R]

Possibly one fo your sensors inside your dizzy.

[JohnnyB]

Not to sound stupid but what is a dizzy?

[akkordlayinkit]

Originally posted by JohnnyB
Not to sound stupid but what is a dizzy?

Look at your valve cover...follow the spark plug wires, you'll see they all lead to the Distributor cover/cap-the whole mechanism from the cap, everything inside-crank/TDC sensor, Ignitor, Coil(if internal), rotor button, etc, to where the it connects to the cam shaft is the Distributor. It basically just distributes the spark to the cylinders...

Jay

[JohnnyB]

LOL all ya hadda say was the distributer and I woulda been straight..lol Thanks for the clearification though

[akkordlayinkit]

ha...my bad...I thought you really werent sure. I guess we should be more clearer when using shortened terms.

Jay

[JohnnyB]

Got it fixed today. Ended up being the Ignition switch....thank god it wasn't the cylinder..wheeew

Thanks again for all the help!

[akkordlayinkit]

Originally posted by JohnnyB
Thanks again for all the help!

Yea...we didnt help really, you already knew the problem and solution.

Jay

[JohnnyB]

Originally posted by akkordlayinkit
Yea...we didnt help really, you already knew the problem and solution.

Jay

Well technically it was this forums Search feature that gave me the confidence i needed to make the decision of what it really was and go ahead and fix it. So, I thank you again