chodgson
New Member
This is driving me a bit crazy.
I picked up a 2003 Mirage which runs OK but never has had the performance as my other other 2003 Mirage. Runs really rough on start up, won't accelerate, doesn't like steep driveways, sounds like a tractor. So I have done the following to try and rectify.
1) Ignition timing including base ignition timing (grounding to earth) setting to around 5 degrees before TDC - it still accelerates poorly
2) Changed the airfilter
3) Changed the plugs (made sure gap was 1mm)
4) Changed the leads
5) Cleaned the distributor terminals and cleaned the rotor (metal bit) - no evidence of oil in the distributor.
6) Changed the fuel filter
7) Made sure leads were sparking
8) Swapped out the distributor - no better
Nothing seems to fix it - What am I missing?
When timing most recently the timing light doesn't strobe on cylinder one yet it does on my other answer (thinking a weak spark?)
Any ideas greatly appreciated.
I picked up a 2003 Mirage which runs OK but never has had the performance as my other other 2003 Mirage. Runs really rough on start up, won't accelerate, doesn't like steep driveways, sounds like a tractor. So I have done the following to try and rectify.
1) Ignition timing including base ignition timing (grounding to earth) setting to around 5 degrees before TDC - it still accelerates poorly
2) Changed the airfilter
3) Changed the plugs (made sure gap was 1mm)
4) Changed the leads
5) Cleaned the distributor terminals and cleaned the rotor (metal bit) - no evidence of oil in the distributor.
6) Changed the fuel filter
7) Made sure leads were sparking
8) Swapped out the distributor - no better
Nothing seems to fix it - What am I missing?
When timing most recently the timing light doesn't strobe on cylinder one yet it does on my other answer (thinking a weak spark?)
Any ideas greatly appreciated.