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PaTcHzVl
Mar 23, 2008, 09:42 PM
Hey people, :) I'm not sure if anyone will be able to help me but here goes...
Okay I have a holden commodore Vl exectutive 1987, problem is it won't start.
Okay, its turning over (Cranking) it has spark to the spark plugs and flue to the engine.. we've check fuses and cleaned the spark plugs. Would any one know how to fix it? Or get it to start?
Patch. :)

CaptainRich
Mar 24, 2008, 04:33 PM
Do you have enough spark? And at the right time?
The spark should be blue and have a significant snap! Too weak a spark and it won't fire off inside the cylinder. You may need to replace the coil to correct this. And also make certain the battery is fully charged. Cranking of the engine robs much of the energy needed to generate spark.
Do you have any way to see if perhaps timing has jumped? The whole thing maybe the spark is coming at the wrong time...
Oh, and is the compression good, too?
Let us know.

PaTcHzVl
Apr 2, 2008, 01:37 AM
Hey people! Well the vl is now going! There was only 14 liters in the fuel tank! And there had to be 15! Lol just a silly little thing like that. Yeah well hmm! Feel a little silly but yeah. :) thanks for your help! Its running heaps better now and feels great to drive!