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My NL 4litre Fairlane wont fire. It turns over but just wont start. While turning over the gauges move and then switch off and the trip computer starts showing 0 range/fuel.
This happened after cleaning the car under the bonnet,degrease and bit of a hose down. First time ever its broken down in 10 years, hope this gremlin is not my fault.Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on what might be the problem.
Thanks alot
Ado
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Did NL/EL go back to dizzys? Is there moisture in the cap? I would suspect maybe one of the relays near the battery may have water in its housing?
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I think it has got a dizzy under the intake manifold. Tried to spray it with crc as best i could. May have to think of a way to get better access, might also be a coil there to somewhere. Have to check those relays as well. It seems strange how the gauges
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Its very common for the coils to fail and there a bastard to get to.
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Thanks landy351. Cant even see the coil from above. May have to call in a mechanic or auto electrician.
Cheers
Ado
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You replace the coil from underneath the car. it's bolted to the side of the block below the inlet manifold and above the starter motor.
Driving through a puddle can crack and stuff them so washing the engine is a lot worse.
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Thanks Jim5.0. Exactly what the mechanic told me to do. Cheers.
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