Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 01:12 pm, by: Darren Bruce(Daz666)
I just left to go for a drive and only got just down the street. The car basically lost all power and sounded like it was on 2Cyl and would only go very slowly?
There seemed to be a burnt smell of some sort? I got it slowly straight back home and parked it. There is nothing obvious that I can see?
But the one thing I did notice was the left hand exhaust/muffler and pipe was extremely burning hot and this was just a few minutes! The right side was fine.
Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 02:20 pm, by: Darren Bruce(Daz666)
Update: I just went down and started it and it kicked over and idled OK but I did not take it for a drive.
One thing I also noticed when it originally happened was vibration right through the car. And I am sure the fan seemed to be going around a lot slower than normal? Belts etc all look fine.
There were no previous signs of anything coming and no error codes on dash. The only thing that has been happening in the last few days is the ABS light and beep comes on but then goes off. Surely the ABS wouldn't cause these symptoms?
Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 04:48 pm, by: Darren Bruce(Daz666)
Thanks Tom. I don't have a meter but will try to get it to the mechanic to check it out. Hopefully it won't do any damage driving it like that for about 5K's?
I started it again earlier and it is running real rough and it is under-revving big time. A good rev will only take it up to about 2K...
Sunday, August 11, 2013 - 06:01 pm, by: Darren Bruce(Daz666)
I spoke to a mechanic I know over the phone and he agrees that it is most likely the coil. So I will just buy one and try that first to save driving the car anywhere.
Monday, August 12, 2013 - 12:32 am, by: Scott Vim(1uz1jz)
I've got a used one (toyota) $25 posted. Nothing wrong with it just decided to redo entire ignition system when I put the car on lpg. The one on the front is like a 5 minute job.