Strange issues -> EA82T

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 7:36 am

I am having a few problems with my EA82T Sedan.

Car:- EA82T 3 Spd Auto 4 Plug ECU.

Whilst I am driving short distances the motor just stops.
I look at the tacho & its reading 0RPM but it is still driving through the transmission so I still have power steering / brakes.
There is no warning like a hic-up or a splutter it just turns off as if I turned the key to off.

When I try to re-start the car it will just crank over & over & over.
If I let it sit for 10 to 15 mins it will start like nothing happened.
The fuel pump still primes & runs through cranking so there is fuel delivery to the injectors. I have replaced the fusible inks on a number of occasions to no avail.

What could it be?
Dodgy hot wire AFM?
Poor reading on the crank anger sensor in the dizzy?

I can’t find anything out place......

Thanks in advance....

fredsub · Post by **fredsub** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:37 am

some ECU input that can cut engine,
I recall the points signal can do just that,if it is dodgy, oh and the engine coolant temperature - had that happen once on the highway on a very hot day, just when putting the boot in engine died, me oh wtf! Engine restarted 10min later like nothin happened. Checked the the temp map later, and yes 110deg -> fuel cutoff:o
AFM ? if you disconnect isn't it still able to run, albeit poorly ? I don't know, mine used MAP, and it would still run if i disconnected the vacuum port.

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:42 am

I have replaced the coolant temp sensor when I rebuilt the motor (15,xxx Kms ago) - but it might be worth a check..

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 9:52 pm

Probably the flux capacitor but seriously check all the plugs on the engine loom as when they age they anneal themselves and become very loose

benster · Post by **benster** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 1:38 am

I know VL Commonwhores do this A LOT. My father owned 3 and I owned 1 out of desperation years ago and ALL of them done it.

Was exactly the same as this.... Crank angle sensor. I have no idea if an EA82T has one... would have thought so... but anyway... worth a look if it does.

thier in the dizzy on the commonwhores.

Xtreme_RX · Post by **Xtreme_RX** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 7:26 am

Big thanks to Suby Wan Kenobi for helping me.

It appears to be the igniter just below the coil. So far so good, drives like a different car!

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Fri Sep 12, 2008 10:19 pm

So why didnt you bring it to the dyno tonight?