Date: Sat, 24 Apr 2004 22:22:10 +0100 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnospamfitter_0_0_0_0_0_.com> Subject: Re: Help! cannot start--
justsid wrote: > > Thanks guys! > BL.. > I assume that the "direct ignition cassette" is what the Saab service > manager was talking about when he advised me to undo the 4 screws on the > plate marked "direct ignition" and to get it to him for checking. > I have unscrewed the plate and lifted it up,and saw the 4 rubber tubes > hanging down,presumably they make just surface contact with the screw > head of the spark plug.So far have not disconnected the wiring. > Could you elaborate on:- > "Make certain that the new cassette has been oriented with the spark > plug terminals pointing downwards (as if it were installed on the > vehicle), for app. 1/2 hour before starting the car" . Not too clear on > this point. > ------------------- > Per.. > Pump fuse OK, and there is a smell of petrol when the engine turns, so > pump seems to be working. > again not understanding "DI box (but opinion seemed to be that you'd > have been warned some time in advance)" > What is the DI box?, anyway no prior warnings on anything. > > More thanks, as you can tell I am not very up on modern day > mechanics,but more help appreciated. > > justsid There is a simple way of DIY testing the DI. Take it out and mount some spark plugs in it. Then position it so the spark plug threads rest in contact with neutral ground e.g. top of engine. Get someone to crank the engine and watch for sparks.
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