I was out test riding my 2+2 a few weeks ago after flushing the cooling system. The car backfired once and a short time later quit running. The car would start but shut off as soon as you released the key. I notice gas coming out of one of my carbs so I replaced the jet o-ring and that stopped the leak. But I still have the same problem-it seems to be starting and as soon as you release the key it shuts down. Any ideas on where to start?
Robert Myers
442 Harrison Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-838-9682
1970 E-type 2+2
Submitted by mfrank@westnet.com on Fri, 06/24/2005 - 16:16
Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Wed, 06/22/2005 - 21:42
1970 2+2 won't run
Good job Mike-- I ignored it was a 70. Just out of curiousity how many bad ballast have you seen. I have not seen one on an E in my 35 years. Have you had a different exp. Guess so. George Camp
Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Wed, 06/22/2005 - 21:42
1970 2+2 won't run
Good job Mike-- I ignored it was a 70. Just out of curiousity how many bad ballast have you seen. I have not seen one on an E in my 35 years. Have you had a different exp. Guess so. George Camp
Submitted by myersb123@hotm… on Wed, 06/22/2005 - 03:30
1970 2+2 won't run
Robert Myers
442 Harrison Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601
724-838-9682
1970 E-type 2+2
It was the ballast resistor. I was so focused on the leaking gas I thought it was carb related. I never looked anywhere else. Thanks!!
Submitted by mfrank@westnet.com on Mon, 06/20/2005 - 20:54
1970 2+2 won't run
Try shorting out the ballast resistor. Odds are good, that's the problem. Otherwise, George is correct about the ignition switch.
Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Mon, 06/20/2005 - 19:27
Never on a Jag, but I've had this problem twice on my Chrysler cars.