Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

Another thing to look at is the fuel pump. Yours maybe getting ready for
retirement. Which they will do in the most inconvenient way and place.

MattMika wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:30:46 +0200, "Odd-Inge Larsen"
> <oddingelarsen@dcpost.no> wrote:
>
>> Why do you think it's a fuel related problem? Could be, but...
>
> I thought it was fuel system related because the 'cut out' is similar
> to running out of gas. It starts to sputter then gets no power at all.
> Then suddenly it starts running again.
>
>> What came to my mind was also a faulty CPS. When it gets hot it stops
>> working, then cools down and works again. Could of course also be fuel
>> related, ignition related, computer related etc...
>
> Based on the seemingly high rate of failure of these devices it seems
> that will be a good place to start. I see that early 90's models may
> have problems with a low signal strength "due to a larger than desired
> distance to the flywheel sensing ring."
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/faqs/l/bl557h.htm
>
> I guess I'll see how well its position and move it closer if possible
> or replace it and the grommet if it doesnt look like the updated type.
>
> Thanks
> Matt Mika

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

Another thing to look at is the fuel pump. Yours maybe getting ready for
retirement. Which they will do in the most inconvenient way and place.

MattMika wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:30:46 +0200, "Odd-Inge Larsen"
> <oddingelarsen@dcpost.no> wrote:
>
>> Why do you think it's a fuel related problem? Could be, but...
>
> I thought it was fuel system related because the 'cut out' is similar
> to running out of gas. It starts to sputter then gets no power at all.
> Then suddenly it starts running again.
>
>> What came to my mind was also a faulty CPS. When it gets hot it stops
>> working, then cools down and works again. Could of course also be fuel
>> related, ignition related, computer related etc...
>
> Based on the seemingly high rate of failure of these devices it seems
> that will be a good place to start. I see that early 90's models may
> have problems with a low signal strength "due to a larger than desired
> distance to the flywheel sensing ring."
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/faqs/l/bl557h.htm
>
> I guess I'll see how well its position and move it closer if possible
> or replace it and the grommet if it doesnt look like the updated type.
>
> Thanks
> Matt Mika

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

Another thing to look at is the fuel pump. Yours maybe getting ready for
retirement. Which they will do in the most inconvenient way and place.

MattMika wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:30:46 +0200, "Odd-Inge Larsen"
> <oddingelarsen@dcpost.no> wrote:
>
>> Why do you think it's a fuel related problem? Could be, but...
>
> I thought it was fuel system related because the 'cut out' is similar
> to running out of gas. It starts to sputter then gets no power at all.
> Then suddenly it starts running again.
>
>> What came to my mind was also a faulty CPS. When it gets hot it stops
>> working, then cools down and works again. Could of course also be fuel
>> related, ignition related, computer related etc...
>
> Based on the seemingly high rate of failure of these devices it seems
> that will be a good place to start. I see that early 90's models may
> have problems with a low signal strength "due to a larger than desired
> distance to the flywheel sensing ring."
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/faqs/l/bl557h.htm
>
> I guess I'll see how well its position and move it closer if possible
> or replace it and the grommet if it doesnt look like the updated type.
>
> Thanks
> Matt Mika

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

MattMika proclaimed:

> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:30:46 +0200, "Odd-Inge Larsen"
> <oddingelarsen@dcpost.no> wrote:
>
>
>>Why do you think it's a fuel related problem? Could be, but...
>
>
> I thought it was fuel system related because the 'cut out' is similar
> to running out of gas. It starts to sputter then gets no power at all.
> Then suddenly it starts running again.
>
>
>>What came to my mind was also a faulty CPS. When it gets hot it stops
>>working, then cools down and works again. Could of course also be fuel
>>related, ignition related, computer related etc...
>
>
> Based on the seemingly high rate of failure of these devices it seems
> that will be a good place to start. I see that early 90's models may
> have problems with a low signal strength "due to a larger than desired
> distance to the flywheel sensing ring."
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/faqs/l/bl557h.htm
>
> I guess I'll see how well its position and move it closer if possible
> or replace it and the grommet if it doesnt look like the updated type.

Also check the connections to the CPS. Notorious for getting filthy and
corroded. A few disconnects and connects might cure it.
.... and check the engine--body ground.

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

MattMika proclaimed:

> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:30:46 +0200, "Odd-Inge Larsen"
> <oddingelarsen@dcpost.no> wrote:
>
>
>>Why do you think it's a fuel related problem? Could be, but...
>
>
> I thought it was fuel system related because the 'cut out' is similar
> to running out of gas. It starts to sputter then gets no power at all.
> Then suddenly it starts running again.
>
>
>>What came to my mind was also a faulty CPS. When it gets hot it stops
>>working, then cools down and works again. Could of course also be fuel
>>related, ignition related, computer related etc...
>
>
> Based on the seemingly high rate of failure of these devices it seems
> that will be a good place to start. I see that early 90's models may
> have problems with a low signal strength "due to a larger than desired
> distance to the flywheel sensing ring."
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/faqs/l/bl557h.htm
>
> I guess I'll see how well its position and move it closer if possible
> or replace it and the grommet if it doesnt look like the updated type.

Also check the connections to the CPS. Notorious for getting filthy and
corroded. A few disconnects and connects might cure it.
.... and check the engine--body ground.

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

MattMika proclaimed:

> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:30:46 +0200, "Odd-Inge Larsen"
> <oddingelarsen@dcpost.no> wrote:
>
>
>>Why do you think it's a fuel related problem? Could be, but...
>
>
> I thought it was fuel system related because the 'cut out' is similar
> to running out of gas. It starts to sputter then gets no power at all.
> Then suddenly it starts running again.
>
>
>>What came to my mind was also a faulty CPS. When it gets hot it stops
>>working, then cools down and works again. Could of course also be fuel
>>related, ignition related, computer related etc...
>
>
> Based on the seemingly high rate of failure of these devices it seems
> that will be a good place to start. I see that early 90's models may
> have problems with a low signal strength "due to a larger than desired
> distance to the flywheel sensing ring."
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/faqs/l/bl557h.htm
>
> I guess I'll see how well its position and move it closer if possible
> or replace it and the grommet if it doesnt look like the updated type.

Also check the connections to the CPS. Notorious for getting filthy and
corroded. A few disconnects and connects might cure it.
.... and check the engine--body ground.

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

MattMika proclaimed:

> On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 19:30:46 +0200, "Odd-Inge Larsen"
> <oddingelarsen@dcpost.no> wrote:
>
>
>>Why do you think it's a fuel related problem? Could be, but...
>
>
> I thought it was fuel system related because the 'cut out' is similar
> to running out of gas. It starts to sputter then gets no power at all.
> Then suddenly it starts running again.
>
>
>>What came to my mind was also a faulty CPS. When it gets hot it stops
>>working, then cools down and works again. Could of course also be fuel
>>related, ignition related, computer related etc...
>
>
> Based on the seemingly high rate of failure of these devices it seems
> that will be a good place to start. I see that early 90's models may
> have problems with a low signal strength "due to a larger than desired
> distance to the flywheel sensing ring."
>
> http://autorepair.about.com/cs/faqs/l/bl557h.htm
>
> I guess I'll see how well its position and move it closer if possible
> or replace it and the grommet if it doesnt look like the updated type.

Also check the connections to the CPS. Notorious for getting filthy and
corroded. A few disconnects and connects might cure it.
.... and check the engine--body ground.

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

Thanks to all that replied.

I replaced the CPS the day before yesterday and havent had a stall
since.

Matt Mika

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

Thanks to all that replied.

I replaced the CPS the day before yesterday and havent had a stall
since.

Matt Mika

Re: Fuel system troubleshooting recommendations?
 

Thanks to all that replied.

I replaced the CPS the day before yesterday and havent had a stall
since.

Matt Mika