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Ga16 no power

2.1K views 4 replies 4 participants last post by  TheBrownRobert  
#1 ·
I have a GA16DE in a 91 sunny rallycar. It has been faultless until this week.
The car starts perfectly from cold, but when you try and take off it looses all power:mad: ??
I have an event this weekend and need help.
I am in ireland so any help would be appreciated lads.......
 
#3 ·
...sound like a normal ga16 to me! ahaha jk

Anyway get out the voltimeter and check the maf sensor, tps, front 02 sensor. Check for any error codes from the ecu. Do a good look over of everything to see if anything is out of place or leaking.
 
#5 ·
Is it getting a good spark? The spark may be good enough for the engine to idle OK, but not strong enough to ignite the larger amounts of fuel necessary to build speed. When my alternator died, my car idled fine but completely lost power while it was in 1st or 2nd gear. The battery doesn't provide as much voltage as the alternator, so the spark was good enough to idle but not sufficient to accelerate.