90 model Brumby won't start

Dasher · Post by **Dasher** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:19 pm

It has an EA81 engine in good nick & normally runs well. The other day it just wouldn't start, just nothing? The only clue I have is that when I went to turn off the ignition after trying to get it going it sounded like it alost fired when the key was halfway between ignition & off. Could it need a new ignition switch or key or whatever? Anyone got any clues?

Dasher

chubby37 · Post by **chubby37** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:26 pm

short answer....yes....not making true contact

Subafury · Post by **Subafury** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 5:42 pm

fuseable links if youve got no power anywhere

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:02 pm

Yeah does sound like the key barrel. My Ea81 barrel only fires when you hold it hard past the start section. Makes me scared every time thinking my battery is dead.

If you got no dash lights at all then it could be something more sinister.

Dave

kevmif · Post by **kevmif** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 3:32 pm

Mine did exactly the same thing. Pull off the ignition plug and use a few bits of wire to hotwire it. Need to bridge the contacts for ignition on and the contacts for the starter. This will confirm if your barrel is faulty or not.

Alternatively turn the ignition on and assuming all the dash lights come on etc, go short your starter motor using a screwdriver and see if it starts.

F-ing wreckers charged me a fortune for a new barrel with keys. Thankfully it was just the back end that was stuffed, so I got one cheaper without keys and swapped the back parts around.

Dasher · Post by **Dasher** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 5:20 pm

Thank you all.

You have been very helpful

Dasher

Point · Post by **Point** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 6:33 pm

i'd see if you can get a new switch from an auto parts store. i got one for my 323 a few years back.

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 1:39 pm

It could be something simple as the screws holding the switching have become loose or more commonly it is the contacts in the switch burning out due to a faulty starter motor in the past.

L series switch plugs will also fit on the MY/Brumby switch barrel

Dasher · Post by **Dasher** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 9:50 pm

I was sure it was my ignition switch so I fitted a new one & it still won't start. I then checked & it seems to have power everywhere it should but there is no sparks at the plugs. It's got me beat.

D3V1L · Post by **D3V1L** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:38 pm

try rotor button on dizzy

Suby Wan Kenobi · Post by **Suby Wan Kenobi** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:45 pm

Or the ignitor in the dizzy if electronic. Closed up points on conventional. or the dizzy shaft may not be moving.

SuBaRiNo · Post by **SuBaRiNo** » Mon Sep 15, 2008 10:46 pm

Yeah check the dizzy. What year ea81?? Electronic or points distributer? If it's got points then it's most likely that.

Dave

Fatz · Post by **Fatz** » Tue Sep 16, 2008 8:35 am

Probably a flat battery, multi meter says you have volts, but possibly just... i dont know what im even saying.
check the battery in another car. visa versa