stewgti 0 Posted March 7, 2006 hi my 205 keeps cutting out when its wet.does any one know why. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonmurgie 2 Posted March 7, 2006 Water in the ignition system somewhere I guess... what condition are the leads/plugs/dizzy cap in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewgti 0 Posted March 7, 2006 Water in the ignition system somewhere I guess... what condition are the leads/plugs/dizzy cap in? they are all bran new Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest smokinslim Posted March 8, 2006 Is it the engine and electrics cutting out or just the engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewgti 0 Posted March 8, 2006 Is it the engine and electrics cutting out or just the engine? hi mate its just the engine cutting.the car is fine when its not raining. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maturin23 10 Posted March 8, 2006 (edited) what state is the plug on the ignition amp? Mine would cut out periodically due the plug coming loose. Edited March 8, 2006 by maturin23 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted March 8, 2006 To give us a clue as to where the problem is, next time it cuts out, see if the rev counter drops to zero even when the engine is turning, or whether the rev counter is still reading but you've just lost all power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonD6B 0 Posted March 8, 2006 To give us a clue as to where the problem is, next time it cuts out, see if the rev counter drops to zero even when the engine is turning, or whether the rev counter is still reading but you've just lost all power. Appologies for butting in but what does that indicate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted March 8, 2006 Appologies for butting in but what does that indicate? If the rev counter drops out, it suggests that you're losing the output from the ignition amp, which is usually caused by the timing signal from the dizzy not getting through (I've had problems with that giving grief in the wet but fine in the dry before now). If the rev counter keeps reading when you've lost power, then the fault is either in the final stages of ignition or fuelling side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewgti 0 Posted March 9, 2006 To give us a clue as to where the problem is, next time it cuts out, see if the rev counter drops to zero even when the engine is turning, or whether the rev counter is still reading but you've just lost all power. the rev counter drops and now the battery is flat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewgti 0 Posted March 24, 2006 my 205 keeps dieing on me when its wet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacey205 2 Posted March 24, 2006 Probably need a bit more info fella What do you mean it just stops, starts runs and then stops or refuses to start altogether ? What have you checked (if anything) so far ? Its probably safe to say that whatever it is its water getting in somewhere and causing problems so the main areas Id look at first would be. 1. Dizzy cap, is water getting in at all and causing it not to spark properly. 2. Leads/Plugs, same again is water getting in past the lead seals and causing issues. 3. Electrics, have a good poke around and remove all the connectors for stuff like the coil/ignition amp etc and give them a good blast with WD40 or similar to try and rule these out. Nothing else springs to mind immediately but those are a decent starting point. Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewgti 0 Posted March 24, 2006 Probably need a bit more info fella What do you mean it just stops, starts runs and then stops or refuses to start altogether ? What have you checked (if anything) so far ? Its probably safe to say that whatever it is its water getting in somewhere and causing problems so the main areas Id look at first would be. 1. Dizzy cap, is water getting in at all and causing it not to spark properly. 2. Leads/Plugs, same again is water getting in past the lead seals and causing issues. 3. Electrics, have a good poke around and remove all the connectors for stuff like the coil/ignition amp etc and give them a good blast with WD40 or similar to try and rule these out. Nothing else springs to mind immediately but those are a decent starting point. Michael ya it stop starts then it takes 5 mins 2 start again.theres no water in dizzy. all leads r all ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxi 36 1 Cars Posted March 24, 2006 ya it stop starts then it takes 5 mins 2 start again.theres no water in dizzy. all leads r all ok. Why didnt you say stu, I didnt even know you were having problems! Is it just in the wet or or randomly?? Maxi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stewgti 0 Posted March 24, 2006 Why didnt you say stu, I didnt even know you were having problems! Is it just in the wet or or randomly?? Maxi ya only when its wet.getting pissed off with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anthony 1,000 Posted March 24, 2006 Check the pins on the yellow 3-pin plug that's on the end of the timing lead coming from the dizzy - I bet they'll be corroded. Clean them up and see if you still have the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cybernck 400 1 Cars Posted March 25, 2006 disconnect all electric plugs, spray with WD40, reconnect - it should sort it out . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markic 0 Posted March 30, 2006 Mine has done this since I removed a plastic bag from around the dizzy, it p****s me off too. So now I just keep a pack of tissuses in the car, and when it does it, I get out, pop the dizzy cap off, and give it wipe. Works for me every time. The cap never lookslike there's water inside, but it has moisture on the inside surface, and due to the high voltage passing through the distributor system, it doesn't take much to start arcing inside the dizzy. I just live with it and put down to condensation, as the engine is warming up,it also does it noticably more on cold rainy days, it doesn't put me off one bit, although it can be embarrasing sometimes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
