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Engine - Difficult to Start

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SUBJECT:
CHECKING DISTRIBUTOR CONNECTION, NEW CARS

ISSUE: 09/83-638
FILE IN S.I. MANUAL:
VOLUME: I

SECTION: 3

PAGE: 69



If an engine is suddenly cutting out or is difficult to start, check the wire connector to the ignition distributor to ensure that it makes good contact.

Unplug the connector at the distributor and re-connect, making sure that the connector bottoms and is locked into position.