SupraDan24 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I jumped in the car Saturday morning to head up to Suprapod and the car randomly wouldn't start, i've never had an issue with it before. The engine will turn over no problem, it just wouldn't fire. The car was very low on fuel when i parked it up the night before, just a smidge above the empty mark, it was still running fine then. I have put 20L of fuel in it since then and it still wont fire. I have a few things to check tomorrow, i'm hoping someone could point me in the right direction. 1.) Which fuse is for the fuel pump, and where is it located? I checked quite a few under the bonnet that morning but they were all fine. 2.) If i have the ignition on, should the pump make any noise? It's completely silent at the moment. 3.) How do i check if the engine is getting fuel, can i just remove the fuel line in the engine bay and try starting the car and see if anything comes through? I'm going to dig out my multimeter in the morning and check to see if the pump is getting power, that should rule out a blown fuse, then i'll try the things above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snippyt Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 (edited) I have a walbro 255 (not that it matters) and I can't hear it prime when inside the car - but still worth checking I guess Edited July 10, 2012 by snippyt (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Fuel filter blocked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Have you done a fault code check Will? I'd start there mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snippyt Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Has it displayed any fault codes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TubbyTwo Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Try the engine bay fusebox, and start with the ECU fuse/ EFi fuses. Mine had the same symptoms and it turned out to be one of those. replaced it, started 1st time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Try the fuel pump ecu bypass, only takes 2 seconds. Did you check the spark plugs, see if they're wet or dry? Would confirm if it's fuel or ignition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'll check for fault codes today then. I'd also thought maybe the fuel filter/line was blocked Paul, i may look into that today as well. How do you do the fuel pump ECU bypass Swampy? I'll have a look in the FAQ's in the mean time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Ignitor pack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Paper lip in the diagnostic port, bridging B+ and Fp, but the clip will get very hot! Like I said check the spark plugs to see if they're wet or dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Paper lip in the diagnostic port, bridging B+ and Fp, but the clip will get very hot! Like I said check the spark plugs to see if they're wet or dry. Cheers fella, i'll check for Fault codes then check the plugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 I've just tried checking for Error Codes by bridging E1 and TE1 and the warning light doesn't even flash at all. I tried it with a paperclip and some wire, both times the light came on then went straight off. Does it matter that i dont have a Stock ECU? I have a Apexi Power FC ECU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Nevermind, it's running now I have a fuse by itself next to the engin bay fuse box, when i tried to remove it, the connection at the bottom was broken in half New fuse and it fired straight away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Nevermind, it's running now I have a fuse by itself next to the engin bay fuse box, when i tried to remove it, the connection at the bottom was broken in half New fuse and it fired straight away Told you it was the fuel filter..!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraDan24 Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Told you it was the fuel filter..!! Probably still going to change that this week anyway Paul as no doubt running the fuel so low ended up leaving a load of crap in the filter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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