Hi guys and girls, when i was driving home the other night the "engine check" light came on, (96 wrx). Everything was normal but when i went to start the car the next day it wouldnt fire up it just kept turning over and almost starting. What is it? I need it fixed asap! Cheers.

 

could be a million and 1 things mate! Cam sensor, Crank sensor, Maf, etc. Where u based?

 

Do an error check on the ecu and go from there, as its almost going it might be crank sensor!

 

check out www.JollyGreenMonster.com - Engine management specialist he has loads of info on his webpage.
Or just PM the same name on here. He really does know his stuff

 

hope you get it sorted soon

 

Cheers guys, and im in Horsham, West Sussex if you guys know of anyone to help.

 

one thing i just remembered is that it happened when i went over a small bridge and i got that feeling of weightlesness, so could i have knocked something loose? can i check anything? Cheers.

 

Yeah your trousers
Better get some Daz to remove the stains!!

 

Haha cheers! They are all good thanks. Just tried to start the car again, and it did for a few seconds then it cut out? Also the radiator fans are now constantly running when the ignition is on ( but not the engine ).

 

Coolant temp sensor normally causes the fans to run at weird times.

 

That may be your problem mate

 

Where would i find the coolant temp sensor guys? and can u just put water in the "coolant" tank? or is it a mix?

 

Under the bend of my strut brace,under the rubber hose in the block is an orange/brown sensor this is the temp sensor i had to change when it was fecking up BUT this is on a 93 wrx so it may not be in the same place.

 

yes it is in the same place as your 93if check engine light is on though can put ecu into limp home. turns boost off wont rev above 4000rpm and puts cooling fans on. you need to check codes first. crank sensor is under alternator if your not sure, usually brown held with 10mm bolt can oxidise in so gently does it. matty