Re: Another Not Starting Problem

[Dave Biggs <D.Biggs@domain.elided>]

Ross Watson wrote:
> 
> I have, in a moment's inattentiveness, just connected the 'brown wire' on my
> Lumenition to the wrong terminal on the coil, and I suspect, by connecting
> it to the +ve supply, just fried my electronic ignition. An engine that did
> run, now doesn't, and has no spark. I know... I know... stupid, stupid,
> stupid !
> 
> Before I buy a replacement, can I canvas some views. I know that some people
> are against Lumenition (as a brand or elec.ignition in general, I know not),
> but I would appreciate some views as to why, and what my options now are. As
> far as I see it, they are...
> 
> a) New Lumenition - fits straight on.
> b) Points - I've rebuilt *every* nut and bolt on this car. I can reset
> points.
> c) Different/alternate ignition control system - why ?
> 
> I'm tending to opt for 'a', as the car had it fitted when I bought it (and I
> don't, therefore, have the screws and wires etc. to fit the points - but
> could no doubt get some) and it's a straight swap of the control unit. How
> bad is just points ? Some say that I'm well rid. Finding out what bits were
> binned when the Lumenition was fitted is yet more hassle, and I'm not so
> purist that I have to make a point. If electronic ignition works better (or
> at least with less likelyhood of problems), why not ? Or does it ? I never
> drove my car far enough to have any problems with the ignition set up, but
> perhaps I was just lucky.
> 
> Views please.

Ross,

I remember that in the instructions for the Luminition it says
"connecting the brown wire to 12V will destroy the module" !  

I personally would not go back to points for any reason.

Dave.

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