[T3] Baroness won't %$#@*%& start again...

[FiestaCranberry@webtv.net (Fiesta Cranberry)]

OK, The B. was running fine.  Didn't drive all weekend, tried to take
her out today, nothing.  Same problem; engine turns over but won't
"catch".

>Try this: Get in the car and close the door. 
>Listen while you turn the key ON. You 
>should hear a click as the key goes ON 
>and another about 1 second later. 

>If you hear both of these clicks your FI 
>system is probably working. 

Tried this and I did hear both clicks.

>If you have someone to help you, then, 
>with the key ON, they should listen near 
>the RF tire. Between these 2 clicks they 
>should hear a buzz from the electric fuel 
>pump indicating that it is running.

Didn't hear any buzz.

>Then have them go to the back and listen 
>to the engine while you press the throttle 
>slowly down. They should hear a series of 
>clicks as the throttle goes slowly down 

Yes, heard those clicks.

>but nothing as you let the throttle back up. 

When it went up, I heard a series of clicks, softer and quieter than the
ones made on the way down.


>It is quite possible that the problem is lack 
>of spark. Take a paper towel or Kleenex 
>and wipe out the inside of the dist cap.

Did this, also looked for anything loose, broken or dirty in there;
everything looked nice and clean.  Also cleaned off the top of the coil
(which, BTW,  is Bosch and black, with a copper top). Also checked for
sparks coming from wires, coil, etc. in the dark, didn't see any.

Weather was wet when I put her away after last drive, but is dry now.
Any ideas?

Lori







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