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AAzz44 · 06-12-2023, 06:46 AM

My radiator was leaking on my 31 coupe so I purchased one from BrassWorks to replace it. While I had it all apart I figured I would replace the FSI Distributor and ignition as well. Changed it all out to modern points and Nu-Rex Automatic Spark Timing system.

I threw it all back together, timed it and started it up. It seeem to be running rough at first, but it did run. SHut it off and restarted it a few times as I tightened up all the loose ends. About the 4th time of starting it up all of a sudden nothing.

You hit the starter and nothing happens. It’s as if all the electrical was shot. No horn, no lights nothing. I have no idea what happened.

I am assuming it’s an electrical issue, but if it was why would the car have started prior and be able to idle minutes before?

Anyone else have experience with something similiar? Why is the starter all of a sudden dead as if no power if going to the car.

Thanks.

06-12-2023, 06:46 AM	#1
AAzz44 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 28	Assuming Electrical (No power to Starter or Car) My radiator was leaking on my 31 coupe so I purchased one from BrassWorks to replace it. While I had it all apart I figured I would replace the FSI Distributor and ignition as well. Changed it all out to modern points and Nu-Rex Automatic Spark Timing system. I threw it all back together, timed it and started it up. It seeem to be running rough at first, but it did run. SHut it off and restarted it a few times as I tightened up all the loose ends. About the 4th time of starting it up all of a sudden nothing. You hit the starter and nothing happens. It’s as if all the electrical was shot. No horn, no lights nothing. I have no idea what happened. I am assuming it’s an electrical issue, but if it was why would the car have started prior and be able to idle minutes before? Anyone else have experience with something similiar? Why is the starter all of a sudden dead as if no power if going to the car. Thanks.