Reason why engine wont start on 3rd gen?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:53 pm

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?

Post by **Pushki** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:58 pm

Main Relay?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:05 pm

How can I check that? Will see if I can find it.

Post by **Gayno** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:15 pm

When you removed the plugs, did the smell of petrol?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 2:55 pm

I did sniff but no smell of fuel. And no wetness of fuel.

mercutio · Post by **mercutio** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:20 pm

then you have no fuel

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 3:25 pm

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!

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:49 pm

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?

Post by **Ammo** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:57 pm

Does the fuel pump prime when you turn the ignition on?

Post by **RattyMcClelland** » Sun Jun 10, 2012 5:20 pm

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.