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Subject:intermiitent ignition problem
From:Richard C Welsh
Date:Fri, 9 Jun 2000 11:02:20 -0400

The Damnagon is still cutting out at 3000-4000 rpm, and the curses are flowing
alot freer here in Ct. If i turn the ignition off and then on again, it'll run
for 30-60 seconds, sometimes a rew minutes even , but then cut out again.  I
followed some folks' advice and checked all the 02 sensor connections, they all
look good. (i'm using the $39.99 bus depot splice in 02 sensor/1.5 years old) I
replaced my fuel filter/pressur regulator and fuel lines this winter.

A listee's advice( and a  search of the archives ...what a great resource!)
leads me to believe a faulty ignition switch might be to blame.  Has anyone
solved a similar problem by replacing theirs?  I tried to figure out which
ignition switch wires do what, hoping to jump them with an off-the shelf switch
as a test, but i have to learn to read the Bentley Wiring diagrams first.

also, I'm wondering if the fuel pump is cutting out and starving the engine. (
It doesn't sputter, it just shuts down)  does anyone know how to test fuel
system relays?  might they  overheat and open/close intermittently?

HAs anyone tackled this problem recently, or have any ideas on what else to look
for?

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