charged my battery but ....
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You will need to provide more information.
Does the starter run?
Does the fuel pump run? Listen for the noise or disconnect a fuel hose while you're cranking (warning - fuel will spill)
Do you happen to have a crankshaft or camshaft sensor error code?
Do the dash lights even come on? In that case check ECU relay.
The manual, which is available in one of the posts here has got a very good troubleshooting procedure for startup problems.
Does the starter run?
Does the fuel pump run? Listen for the noise or disconnect a fuel hose while you're cranking (warning - fuel will spill)
Do you happen to have a crankshaft or camshaft sensor error code?
Do the dash lights even come on? In that case check ECU relay.
The manual, which is available in one of the posts here has got a very good troubleshooting procedure for startup problems.
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check the negative cable to see if its loose, but not on the batt, look where it joins to the chassis etc, had this before seems like dead batt, but all lights in car etc are fine
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i had to bump it the other day out of desperation and when it was running it didnt sound right. it was ticking over but when i was reving it, it was,nt responding as if it was missing
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it overheated cos the rad is leaking at the top. i had to use the car a few times ant the temp gauge was getting very very hot. there was water steaming out of the rad. i have changed the thermostat and it needs a new rad. but this would,nt stop it from starting would it
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take of the oil filler cap off if its got white-brown slimy scum on then its head gasket failure. Also what is the coolant like does it have any slimy brown ****e in there?
When it was running did the exhaust steam much when the engine was up to temperature?
When it was running did the exhaust steam much when the engine was up to temperature?
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it was steaming loads but i had to get car home. i did temp seal the crack but the pressure of the water was to much
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If i was you mate i wouldnt even try and start it again until you have a compression test. Overheating is a stupidly easy way to wreck the head, and the more you do it the more damage it does. get it towed to a garage and do a compression test. Failing that, if you really want to and are desparate, get the engine started and feel the coolant pipes, if they are hot and totally solid then you are looking at head gasket. It doesnt have to blow into the coolant for it to be shagged though. Number one on list, compression test, or rundown test. I really woudnt even try and start it until you good results from the test.
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If i was you mate i wouldnt even try and start it again until you have a compression test. Overheating is a stupidly easy way to wreck the head, and the more you do it the more damage it does. get it towed to a garage and do a compression test. Failing that, if you really want to and are desparate, get the engine started and feel the coolant pipes, if they are hot and totally solid then you are looking at head gasket. It doesnt have to blow into the coolant for it to be shagged though. Number one on list, compression test, or rundown test. I really woudnt even try and start it until you good results from the test.
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