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by keith rhodes
Wed Feb 02, 2022 17:15
Forum: General
Topic: 1988 Excel SE - electric window question
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: 1988 Excel SE - electric window question

I had this problem with mine. It turned out to be the small pcb on the drivers side was the fault. It controls both sides. I got a replacement and re wired the crappy connections from the original. also as someone has noted the resistance in the window frames can be an issue, mine are still slow to ...
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 18, 2021 11:36
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

Hi all, I had already checked fuel line and that is ok, no spark detectable. Plugs changed coil changed so I have now removed the distribution cap and rotor and will be replacing those next. a couple of questions- comments please. having got the whole air filter box off i have found right next to th...
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:29
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

Once again, thanks guys!
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 11, 2021 12:01
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

regarding taking the sir box off the access the distributor - the back end of the box looks like its bolted onto the inlet trumpets - i thought it might just be simpler to unbolt the whole inlet manifold and ease it out of the way? I'll try taking the back box off and see if i can get my large hands...
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:57
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

Hi Alan, Just tried the engine with the rev limiter unplugged - still no go :(
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:39
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

I have the 123 bluetooth one fitted to mine - fitted by previous owner trying to cure a problem with running which was actually nothing to do with distributor. There is no preset map for the Excel, you have to load your own. This was not very good when I got the car, but now set very close to factor...
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:38
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

ahh - i just found another module with speed limiter written on it - it this the one I should unplug?
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 11, 2021 11:36
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

Hi Guys, thanks for the responses;

I thought the immobilizer was the rev limiter - i read that somewhere on here.

it the rev limiter item the lucas ignition amplifier ?
or the smaller module next to it which does not have any indication of what it is?
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:46
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

Now looking on line at options for electronic ignition

Can anyone confirm its a lucas distributor with negative earth please?

Its looking like 123 ignition is the correct unit to buy. anyone bought this option?
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 11, 2021 10:27
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

Re: loss of spark ignition

Hi all,
disconnecting the immobilizer didn't work :(

Looks like its carbs off to get to the distributor and rotor

If im doing that im thinking of an upgrade to electronic ignition.

any tips or advice on this?
by keith rhodes
Fri Apr 09, 2021 16:44
Forum: General
Topic: silly prices being asked
Replies: 9
Views: 2477

silly prices being asked

I watch a web site called "the parking" set on excel notifications and I see one or two most weeks just check this one out if the link works; - https://www.theparking-cars.co.uk/used-cars-detail/lotus-excel/lotus-excel-2-2-se-lhd/2NUTSQYB.html?utm_source=Alerting&utm_medium=Mail&utm_campaign=F&l=e21...
by keith rhodes
Sun Apr 04, 2021 14:23
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: loss of spark ignition
Replies: 27
Views: 6811

loss of spark ignition

Hi all, Was out yesterday and did around 40 miles, all running sweet then out of the blue ignition seemed to fail and engine stopped. Pulled up, went to restart and it fired up and ran up to about 3k revs in a couple of seconds and stopped. did the same again with same result. third time it didnt fi...
by keith rhodes
Sun Jan 31, 2021 18:26
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Donington Historic Festival 1-2 May - CANCELLED
Replies: 24
Views: 6129

Re: Donington Historic Festival 1-2 May

Hi, if our own hovercraft club of GB race meeting is called off and this event is still on I'd like to join in as its local for me and you guys can get to see my new upholstery.

HCGB like everyone else just don't know where we are all going to be at by May.
by keith rhodes
Sat Jan 30, 2021 19:18
Forum: General
Topic: excel in Matthewson's next auction
Replies: 4
Views: 1601

Re: excel in Matthewson's next auction

I went to look at an excel in their auction last year when I was scouring the country for a decent one. it was a pile of pants, badly resprayed white over yellow, interior coming apart, elec mirrors not working, one headlamp not lifting, so I walked away from that one. you are probably not intereste...
by keith rhodes
Fri Jan 29, 2021 17:36
Forum: General
Topic: excel in Matthewson's next auction
Replies: 4
Views: 1601

excel in Matthewson's next auction

there's an 84 model going - suggested price 2300 -3200
claims to be a runner but there are quite a few bits in boxes LOL
last mot exp in 2007 !!!