Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Took the negative battery terminal off to work on the car. Connected it back up and now it wont start up. It turns over and all the electrics work but wont fire up. Pretty sure it's the immobilisor, even had mr RAC out but he said as its an import he has no idea how to reset it. Any ideas? Im going insane trying to get it started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 What alarm or immobilisor do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 No alarn yet. Not sure what immobilisor, there is sensors under the bonnet and say rust evader on it. I just don't know how to reset it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Have you tried diagnostics check to see if its actually the immobiliser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Are you positive you haven't fried the ignitor pack? I've heard it can happen from time to time when jumping or connecting the battery back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Well i assumed it was the immobilisor because the box under the bonnet normally flashes a red LED but now it just stays on constantly. Is there not an easy way to demobilise it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Well i assumed it was the immobilisor because the box under the bonnet normally flashes a red LED but now it just stays on constantly. Is there not an easy way to demobilise it? yep a pet hate of mine from bloody dosile dock workers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Things to check- 1. Is your fuel pump buzzing when you crank the car? 2.Take a spark plug out to see if you are getting fuel to the block.(plpug should be wet with fuel) 3.Take a plug out connected to the coil pack and put it to the block and crank the engine to see if you are getting a spark from the ignitor pack.(make sure you have pulled the 2 EFI fuses in the engine bay fusebox first though) . This should help narrow things down. Edited May 20, 2009 by Rich (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 cheers rich, ill have to have a look tomorrow after work Looks like its the train to work tomorrow then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 cheers rich, ill have to have a look tomorrow after work Looks like its the train to work tomorrow then Does the box thing with the light not have a keyhole or anything like that? Seems strange that there would just be a box with an LED. Have you tried disconnecting it and re-connecting it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Ok found out what I was looking at wasnt my immobilisor lol Think I must have a standard fit immobilisor Mr RAC put a lamp on a cylinder and said no fuel was being let into the cylinders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Check all fuses in the engine bay fuse box,especially EFI 1 and 2 fuses as these are to do with the fuelling side of things.There is also a relay for the fuel pump located in the same fusebox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 As above, it'll most likely be the EFI's that will have blown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Fuel pump... Check all your fuses dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I had a quick look at all the fuses and couldnt see anything blown. Will have another look in the light tomorrow. Cheers for all the suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 So does no one think its anything to do with the immobilisor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 'Generally' immobilizers work by cutting the ignition off, so you should have fuel but no spark hence no running engine. If youve got ignition then no fuel is the next port of call. Thats not to say some immobilizers dont knock the fuel pump off but not in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 its your ignitor pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) cheers again. At least ive got a few things to check tomorrow to keep me busy. lol anyone got a spare ignitor pack for sale? Or one for me to use to check if it actually is that thats wrong? Edited May 20, 2009 by SupraTroopa (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Take the coil pack off and, if you have one, attach and old spark plug to it (if not you will need to take one out and use it instead. Take out the EFI fuses to make sure no fuel is going into the block and then crank the car over while holding the tip of the spark plug against the block. If you get a spark then the ignitor pack is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 cheers again. At least ive got a few things to check tomorrow to keep me busy. lol anyone got a spare ignitor pack for sale? Or one for me to use to check if it actually is that thats wrong? See if a local member can nip over and take their ignitor pack out for you to try out.No point buying one if it is not that mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Yeah good plan. Anyone local? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 ignition sensor. i had that problem. car wants to start but as its about to kick over it dies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SupraTroopa Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 tempted to get a mobile mechanic out to give a hand. Anyone recommend any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 tempted to get a mobile mechanic out to give a hand. Anyone recommend any? you will waste money mate.. try an iginitor pack its a 5 min swap job with a fellow member ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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