The starter reduces system voltage which causes a weaker spark. In addition, the starter circuit enriches the fuel mixture if the engine is not warm. That is why I suggested the temp 2 sensor and circuit.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET>
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 11:14 am
Subject: Re: '90 Syncro starting problem

> The thing that seems strange is that it starts right up when push
> starting.The only thing different is that you're not using the
> "Start" position of
> the ignition switch.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> I have a problem with my 1990 2.1 Syncro which I hope someone will
> be able
> to help cure. When I start it for the first time in the day,
> whether in the
> morning or the afternoon, or on a hot or cold day - it normally
> starts first
> time. However, if I stall it whilst reversing out of my driveway (or
> sometimes it just cuts out), it will often not start again. It
> cranks over
> just fine and sometimes will catch on one or two cylinders, but then
> splutters and dies. I have run my battery flat on many occasions
> trying to
> restart it. However if I get someone to push start the vehicle, it
> fires up
> and starts immediately.
>
> I have searched the archives for similar symptoms, but have been
> unable to
> find any. In an attempt to cure the problem I have taken the
> vehicle to 3
> different workshops and have done the following:
>
> new battery, new sparkplugs, new distributor cap and rotor, new
> suppressors,repair and renew starter motor, new fuel filter, set
> mixture, new electrical
> unit at ignition,
> compression test - replace inlet valve on one cylinder, fuel
> system cleaned.
>
> After all these repairs, the fault is still exactly the same.
> Please help!
>
> John G
> South Africa
>