I'm not familiar with this particular car, but doesn't it have the K Jetronic as others of that era? If it does, part of that system is a knock sensor that prevents this from happening. If it is a K jetronic, there are two modules, a fuel injection control module, and an igniton control module. The knock sensor connects to the ignition control module and one of these units or the associated wiring is at fault.

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