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engine cut out problem while driving
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:36 pm
by roadrunner
so i have a problem atm , driving along the engine will just die and i will lose all power on the dash , then it wont start for a little while.
its a Suzuki samurai , 1992
recently i have changed the fuse board but it was working nicely for about 2 months now the problem
its got a 1.6 8v carb engine in it and i have replaced the leads and plugs so i know its not that.
any ideas are helpful ??
Re: engine cut out problem while driving
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:44 pm
by zook123
Do these have cam sensors?
Re: engine cut out problem while driving
Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 2:47 pm
by roadrunner
nope , to old for that
Re: engine cut out problem while driving
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 9:01 am
by ROBBIE
I had the engine die like this in my old one, turned out to be the coil, but sorry can't remember if it affected anything else
Re: engine cut out problem while driving
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:38 am
by ScottieJ
If all the electrics are dying, dash lights and all then check the wires and connections on the battery, there could be a dodgy connection that isn't obvious.
Maybe try briefly bypassing the fusible link (batt + to white with yellow), you can always replace this with a 45a fuse.
Re: engine cut out problem while driving
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:53 pm
by roadrunner
update guys
all fixed now , it was the wire going to the carb , the carb cut off had rubbed a hole in itself and when it touched the body it was stopping the engine
found it by accident but still found it lol
Re: engine cut out problem while driving
Posted: Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:16 pm
by ScottieJ
I was going to suggest the carb stop solenoid but that wouldn't normally kill all the dash lights
