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Reason why engine wont start on 3rd gen?
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:53 pm
by RattyMcClelland
Well it won't start.
It will crank over and keep cranking until battery dies. It just won't ignite. It's had difficulty starting when engine is hot and usually had to wait a few mins too cool before starting.
I'm removed the plugs and they seem near here nor there so waiting for some new ones. I will charge the battery and see if it being disconnected helps.
No alarm etc.
What else can I check?
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:58 pm
by Pushki
Main Relay?
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:05 pm
by RattyMcClelland
How can I check that? Will see if I can find it.
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:15 pm
by Gayno
When you removed the plugs, did the smell of petrol?
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:55 pm
by RattyMcClelland
I did sniff but no smell of fuel. And no wetness of fuel.
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:20 pm
by mercutio
then you have no fuel

Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:25 pm
by Supermarine Blues
Are you getting spark when cranking?
Are you getting squirt...? Best check the pulse with a multimeter, since it seems you're not.
Could be anything from a blocked fuel filter, weak lift pump or a dodgy sensor.
Main relay is a good place to start, though.
EDIT - seem Mercutio's post
Actually, that's the very first thing to check, bleedin' o'vious as it may seem!
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:49 pm
by RattyMcClelland
I have plenty of fuel.
Why would it start sometimes and not other then. Why would the engine not start when the engine is hot after a drive?
Multimeter, no going to buy one.
Cant find the main replay on a 3rd Gen.
Squirt? How can i check that. Give it an orgasm?
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:57 pm
by Ammo
Does the fuel pump prime when you turn the ignition on?
Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:20 pm
by RattyMcClelland
Not thats odd. Iv just gone outside, fans off and listened for the fuel pump and you can hear it prime. I looked on the dial cluster and saw the engine light check still lit, turned off and primed again a couple of times and check light goes out like normal.
Car starts 1st time no issues. Took it for a drive to get hot.
Pulled up and car starts after hot too.
