absz Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 that code relates to a fault on the ignitor pack or coilpacks. but if you had any coilpack connector dis-connected while cranking it will also come up with this code. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 Sorry to read you've got problems Kev. Afraid I can't offer any suggestions though as I'm a numpty when it comes to stuff like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 that code relates to a fault on the ignitor pack or coilpacks. but if you had any coilpack connector dis-connected while cranking it will also come up with this code. Thanks absxxxx, I did crank it over when I was testing the spark from each plug. I've reset the ECU and I'm now getting the all clear from the fault code. So I'm back to square one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 Sorry to read you've got problems Kev. Afraid I can't offer any suggestions though as I'm a numpty when it comes to stuff like this. Thanks mate, It's a pita when I don't know much about engines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted November 13, 2006 Share Posted November 13, 2006 have you cleaned all the plugs yet ? or tryed to bump start it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 have you cleaned all the plugs yet ? or tryed to bump start it? I've cleaned all the plugs. Should I bump start it? Wasn't sure if Rob was joking or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest V300 Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I do not know if you would consider this helpful. I have heard that if the spark plugs ever get a good old fuel soaking, that they will never again perform properly and should be considered damaged goods and replaced as soon as possible (even new plugs!). Does anyone care to confirm or validate this info?? Regards, V300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 try starting it as the plugs are clean now. the bump start was just another option which was possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 I do not know if you would consider this helpful. I have heard that if the spark plugs ever get a good old fuel soaking, that they will never again perform properly and should be considered damaged goods and replaced as soon as possible (even new plugs!). Does anyone care to confirm or validate this info?? Regards, V300 i have never come across this problem with plugs on a personal level. i'm sure someone more technical will be able to shed some light on the subject:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 try starting it as the plugs are clean now. the bump start was just another option which was possible. I've tried and it still won't start. I know the plugs are getting a spark as I've tested them all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 18, 2006 Author Share Posted November 18, 2006 Small update. I've checked the ignition connections and they seem to be fine. I found the cam sensor connection and it seemed to be ok. I can't see the crank sensor, is there an easy way to get to it without removing too much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 You've checked BOTH cam sensors? Then again, cam sensor or crank sensor would show up a fault code of their own. Have you tried unplugging/re-plugging the ignitor pack? - Are the ECU connections all good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted November 18, 2006 Share Posted November 18, 2006 Small update. I've checked the ignition connections and they seem to be fine. I found the cam sensor connection and it seemed to be ok. I can't see the crank sensor, is there an easy way to get to it without removing too much? The crank sensor is kind of tucked away behind the crank pulley, but i'm sure you would get a fault code if this was faulty, in fact most of the other things i'm going to suggest will give a fault code, ECU water temp sensor if faulty or unplugged will give over fuel on start, fuel pressure regulator could be giving trouble ( no code) also check the map sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 You've checked BOTH cam sensors? Then again, cam sensor or crank sensor would show up a fault code of their own. Have you tried unplugging/re-plugging the ignitor pack? - Are the ECU connections all good? I'll check the other one, only just found out there was two. I've tried unplugging and re connecting the ignitor pack. Also checked the ECU and it seems to be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 19, 2006 Author Share Posted November 19, 2006 The crank sensor is kind of tucked away behind the crank pulley, but i'm sure you would get a fault code if this was faulty, in fact most of the other things i'm going to suggest will give a fault code, ECU water temp sensor if faulty or unplugged will give over fuel on start, fuel pressure regulator could be giving trouble ( no code) also check the map sensor. Thanks Tricky, it's something for me to look into. Where is the water temp sensor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 20, 2006 Author Share Posted November 20, 2006 Another update My uncle came over tonight. When we first turned the car over, it sounded like it fired, but then 1 second later it was back to just turning over. We took the spark plugs out and burnt the excess fuel off and heated the plugs a little. This made no difference. We checked the spark again and my uncle was happy with the spark. He doesn't think it's a compression problem but can't be 100% sure. We disconnected the injectors to stop the fuel going in as there's way too much,infact there's a pool of fuel sitting ontop of the pistons. This also never made any difference. The senors 'seem' to be ok. My uncle has recommended that I get the ECU checked (Does anyone agree?) as he thinks it's putting in way too much fuel. It's like the spark plugs get flooded on the first turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymdee Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Kev, Sorry this is still not sorted. Is there a cold start water temp sensor, as when this went on my Integrale it took ages to start (turned ok, but didn't want to fire) as it was shoving in loads of fuel. No reason for it to fail, just did one day when driving along. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hi Kev, This isn't going to help you but we have a car in at the moment with what sounds like exactly the same problem. We've changed lots and lots of parts on the car and its certainly a head-scratcher. I'll let you know if we find a resolution in before you get sorted. Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Hi Kev, This isn't going to help you but we have a car in at the moment with what sounds like exactly the same problem. We've changed lots and lots of parts on the car and its certainly a head-scratcher. I'll let you know if we find a resolution in before you get sorted. Gaz. Thanks very much Gaz, most appreciated. Glad I'm not the only one with this problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Kev, Sorry this is still not sorted. Is there a cold start water temp sensor, as when this went on my Integrale it took ages to start (turned ok, but didn't want to fire) as it was shoving in loads of fuel. No reason for it to fail, just did one day when driving along. J Thanks J. Any idea where this sensor is on the engine and does anyine know a way to test it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 might even pay to have the injectors tested could be sticking. i had a similar problem but mine was parked up for some time. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=53678&highlight=%22TESTING+FUEL+INJECTORS%22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sorry to hear you're having problems mate... been there and it's not nice. Hats off to you for trying to sort it out yourself. I start to get lost looking for the bonnnet catch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks for the info Abs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev.O Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 Sorry to hear you're having problems mate... been there and it's not nice. Hats off to you for trying to sort it out yourself. I start to get lost looking for the bonnnet catch! Well I'm meerly checking stuff over, I'm not that mechanical, though I am learning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 OK this may be a long shot but is your cam belt snapped? Edit - actually you'd probably have seen that by now from taking off the plug cover but hey. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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