Bentwoodtimbers Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 My reatta keeps shutting off (acts like just shut off) while driving and other times it wont start after being parked intermittently like no spark to engine - any ideas? the other day it wouldn't start, disc battery waited and reconnect - still no start , then later it started right up??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 I would bet on the crank sensor or the ignition control module under the coils, if it just shuts off rather than loses power more gradually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentwoodtimbers Posted January 17, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 I changed the crank sensor and since I was in the area did the cam sensor also - not touched the ignition module yet - any precautions and any diagnosis options before replacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2seater Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 You already did the hardest item. Verify it doesn't have spark when it won't start and of course check that it also has adequate fuel pressure. Examine the ICM closely for signs of overheating and softening of the potting material in the ICM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentwoodtimbers Posted January 17, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted January 17, 2020 Will do - Thanks for the information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Studebaker Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Maybe the fuel pump going bad??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 Welcome to the forum Brentwoodtimbers! Looks like you are getting some good advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentwoodtimbers Posted January 23, 2020 Topic Author Share Posted January 23, 2020 yes excellent advice - it was the ignition module - hasn't missed a beat since I switched it out - thanks for the help "2seater" you were spot on!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nittany Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Bentwoodtimbers, I'm glad you were able to get your Reatta running smoothly again! I also appreciate the fact that you came back to the Forum and reported what worked for you - thank you, that is the epitome of being a productive, helpful member of our family!!! Many people in the future will be able to read your story and may be able to repair their Reatta . . . and, of course, thanks be to Ronnie for accumulating all these fixes in one place and providing opportunities for people to share photos and stories about all things Reatta!!! Its January, time to make a small contribution towards the costs of providing this forum - thank you Ronnie for all you do!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 8 minutes ago, Nittany said: ts January, time to make a small contribution towards the costs of providing this forum - thank you Ronnie for all you do!!! Thank you Nittany for your kind words and for your donation. Very much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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