went out to east tamaki and car running fine had no probs at all. came hone car sat in drive for 2 hours. went to go out. got 20 metres down road and engine just stopped. yes its got gas b4 anyone asks the obvious. its a charade. any ideas would b appreciated or knowledge of a good mechanic/ electrician on the shore. TIA
pettal,
Mar 31, 8:53pm
Battery has come disconected , blocked fuel filter! .
thunderbolt,
Mar 31, 8:56pm
Could be electrical ( coil or module), fuel pump, cambelt, many options. Good mechanic: Campbell @ Autowise will see you right. 0800 288 694
saxman99,
Mar 31, 8:56pm
Could be any one of a number of things.I guess start with the basics:Fuel supply, spark.
holdenfanz,
Mar 31, 9:06pm
Thanks people.And Thunderbolt I tried ringing that number it comes up disconnected.
holdenfanz,
Mar 31, 9:07pm
it does turn over just won't start at all
msigg,
Mar 31, 9:15pm
It wil be electrical, call the AA they will come out and help you , once you pay to join. Good piece of mind for anyone who knows nothing about engines.
les6,
Mar 31, 9:28pm
check your ht leads,had one dud one on my old 89 chararde that took alot of finding.Even the fuel filter can cause problems for no apparent reason!
tonyrockyhorror,
Mar 31, 9:54pm
It's a Charade. Very precise. They only ever made one model, right!
ceebee2,
Mar 31, 9:56pm
I owned one that did same and found that the multi plug on the passengers side firewall had corroded / come loose. Try pulling apart and putting together.cuts all electrics.
holdenfanz,
Mar 31, 9:59pm
ok cool will have to get a bloke round to check it out lol thanks heaps
holdenfanz,
Mar 31, 10:53pm
its a 96 detomaso
thunderbolt,
Mar 31, 11:23pm
Memory must be failing! Try service@autowise.co.nz or 027 284 1163 call or text
lyonruge,
Apr 1, 2:57am
and you call yourself a holden fan.
thewomble1,
Apr 1, 10:01am
Petrol siphoned and replaced with water
m16d,
Apr 1, 7:33pm
That would be my 1st guess too.
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