Wont Start
13 October 2009, 10:05 PM
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Wont Start
My mate has a v4 uk turbo that wont start
Hes been working away for 6months so hasnt been able to use the car he did get his otherhalf to start the car afew time but since his return he has tried to start the car but it wont start.
The car turns over but wont fire and the engine managment light is on, it was running spot on before he parked up, so can anyone help point the problem out?
Hes been working away for 6months so hasnt been able to use the car he did get his otherhalf to start the car afew time but since his return he has tried to start the car but it wont start.
The car turns over but wont fire and the engine managment light is on, it was running spot on before he parked up, so can anyone help point the problem out?
13 October 2009, 10:12 PM
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so if its getting fuel and spark,
check cam and crank sensors are plugged in properly.
Do a diagnostic check as may help guide in right direction quicker....
check cam and crank sensors are plugged in properly.
Do a diagnostic check as may help guide in right direction quicker....
14 October 2009, 09:16 PM
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will get him to do this
how long will petrol last for before it "goes off" ? is there a chance it could crystalised in the pipes and cuase a blockage?
how long will petrol last for before it "goes off" ? is there a chance it could crystalised in the pipes and cuase a blockage?
14 October 2009, 10:35 PM
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How long was the "other half" running the car for when she started it?
It is possible that the spark plugs could be fouled up if the car was just left idling or not warmed up properly each time & this could cause your problem.
Six month old fuel is unlikely to be your problem & it would be quite a coincedence if a sensor had failed whilst it was not being used.
It is possible that the spark plugs could be fouled up if the car was just left idling or not warmed up properly each time & this could cause your problem.
Six month old fuel is unlikely to be your problem & it would be quite a coincedence if a sensor had failed whilst it was not being used.
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Think the maf sensor would stop the car from starting and put on the engine light on. it's not very common but I'd wiggle the cables and try to clean it up just in case.
Good luck
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