Took engine out to change the clutch.. now it wont start. i have spark, fuel is good, it was fine befoe i took it out.. all wires are connected. it shows one fault code which is. Idle air control solenoid.. it back fires and does'nt want to start. would this be the problem? it ran perfect before i change the clutch.. it seems like the plugs are on the wrong way round but there not. any ideas

 

any ideas anyone??

 

Have you checked your timing belt hasnt moved since changing the engine?

 

All i can suggest is systematically check every connection is good. Not sure if connectors could be put on wrongly. You could also disconnect the knock sensor, if this gets the car running you may have a problem from when you fitted the clutch. Doubt cambelt would have slipped changing the clutch but I have known stranger things.

 

cheers guys ill have a look tomorrow and see if its the timing.. all the connection are good but ill also try the knock sensor.

 

OMG timing was out from crank by 2 or 3 notches anticlockwise... how the fu*k did this happen. put it correct and it started, how did it not damage any valves? gona change tensioner tomorrow.. cant believe it didnt damage valve.. thanks for your help guys.