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Subject:Re: Real time help needed
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:54:52 -0700

Wasn’t raining then... is now :-)

Ab

> On Mar 28, 2020, at 4:50 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
>> 
>>  It pouring here now
> 
> water related issue?
> 
> I'm sure you pondered that as well.
> 
> Neil.
> 
> 
>> On 3/28/20, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> I agree about coincidence dying when turning , little bump. Can’t find any
>> iffy connections though. Have the fuse panel down but the d15 connection
>> seems goid, plus the relays work as I mentioned.
>> 
>> Hall Sensor maybe. Might have spare at home . Power is present at hall
>> sensor plug.
>> 
>> I did try ign switch spare , hanging off column. No diff.
>> 
>> Thanks for all the suggestions. It pouring here now and I think I’ll finish
>> up my work work and get a ride home
>> 
>>>> On Mar 28, 2020, at 3:33 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi,
>>> 
>>> Driving to work today, turn into alley and van dies. No sputter, just
>>> dead. Dash light come on.
>>> 
>>> Cranks, no start.
>>> 
>>> Fuel pump audible start and shut off. 3/4 tank gas
>>> 
>>> Fuel pump and ecu relays in compartment clicking on power
>>> 
>>> Rotor in dist seems fine
>>> 
>>> Power to coil.
>>> 
>>> Sure seems like ignition with the no warning death.
>>> 
>>> Alone here so can’t do two man testing.
>>> 
>>> I feel like I’m missing something obvious
>>> 
>>> Any help?
>>> 
>>> Alistair
>>> 
>> 
> 
> 
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> Neil n
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