bi22le
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| posted on 18/10/23 at 11:07 PM |
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Car won't start - Give me a check list
This stuff always happens when you don't need it!
I have been doing the odd bit on the striker so may have knocked a sensor but now it just won't start. It has an OMEX 600 and I have the software
so can read it.
Turn over is fast enough but it is not firing. Absolutely nothing. It's most likely got fuel, but if nothing it would at least for for once on
fumes.
I hadn't checked for a spark but if it has fuel then it's not sparking.
Nothing obvious on the ECU software. All the sensors seem to be giving a reading.
Current thinking it's the crank trigger wheel sensor. I did remove it as I had to take the sump off. OMEX SW says I'm only doing 100rpm when
cranking but I bet I am doing more like 800. Could this be the issue, no spark because it doesn't think it's cranking fast enough?
Are there any tools to use on the OMEX SW?
What else should I check?
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
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falcor75
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 04:26 AM |
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Can you hear the fuel pump prime when you turn the key? Does the pump run when you crank the engine?
Of not check power to pump/pump relay and go from there.
If the pump primes and runs, check spark. If you have both fuel to the fuel rail and spark and it still doesnt start then check battery voltage when
cranking. It could be that the battery has enough to turn the starter but not enough juice to power the ecu and ancillaries at the same time.
The starter will draw what it wants and the ecu will have to suffice with the leftovers, and if there isnt any spare voltage then the ecu wont power
up/have enough power to energize the coil/s.
Alot of ecu's want to see minimum 300-400 rpm to start so again it could point to a weak battery.
[Edited on 1 by falcor75]
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scudderfish
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 05:47 AM |
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quote:
It's most likely got fuel, but if nothing it would at least for for once on fumes. I hadn't checked for a spark but if it has fuel then
it's not sparking.
Don't make assumptions, check.
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jacko
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 08:36 AM |
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Nothing daft like a master switch turned off or a fuel pump switch
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JMW
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 08:52 AM |
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Can you get at the trigger wheel sensor gap to measure with a feeler gauge? If so, what is it? I was told my Omex 500 setup needs a gap of between 0.4
and 0.5 millimetres, and I take infinite care to get that every time I disturb the sump.
BTW Beware the influence of the sensor magnet on the "feel" using metal feeler gauges.
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 09:12 AM |
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you should be able to find if it is fuel or spark, using a quick squirt of 'easy start'.
(but it is possible for 'easy start' to fire with just compression.)
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 11:21 AM |
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smell the tailpipe for fuel, put a spare spark plug on top of the engine connected and check for spark
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Schrodinger
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 12:06 PM |
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Have you disturbed the earth to the engine? It should be ok as the engine is turning over but that might be because it is earthing through the
throttle cable.
Keith
Aviemore
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Slater
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 05:24 PM |
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do you have a fuel shut off switch? the type that shut off the the fuel pump after a collision, maybe you triggered that somehow, they have a reset
button on top.
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Prof_Cook
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| posted on 19/10/23 at 07:58 PM |
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Immobilizer/Alarm
Any blown fuses in the fuse box?
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ReMan
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| posted on 20/10/23 at 12:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
smell the tailpipe for fuel, put a spare spark plug on top of the engine connected and check for spark
This
but I'dd add pull a plug out and check its wet with fuel
If dry why? Try easy start or even a slash of fuel in the cylinder and see if it fires
If no spark why?, is it all 4?
Sadly as you've already listed many possibilites with regard to tech and spark your going to have to do some metering/connection checking/parts
swapping
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bi22le
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| posted on 21/10/23 at 02:51 PM |
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Thanks all, I did read your check points and they were all good a valid. I have been crazy busy at work since my OP but I had a few hours out in the
garage this afternoon. This is how it went.
Tried to start it optimistically hoping it had fixed it self.
Checked battery voltage under cranking and fuses.
Fuel pump primes.
Removed spark plug - it was dry and not sparking.
Checked back at the trigger wheels as this is pretty much the only which can affect both fuel and spark, it's also the only thing I have really
touched.
Unscrewed the timing wheel hall sensor from its mount and the mount itself, cleaned up all of the mating surfaces to make sure it was sitting
correctly and close enough. Refitted nice and tight
Started first time on the button.
JMW wins the virtual hug. Your comment made me think it was definitely something to look extra close at.
Thanks all.
I'm at Northampton Motorsport next week for a full set up. I'll try and write up a post on here of how it went.
Fingers crossed it doesn't go pop.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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JMW
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| posted on 21/10/23 at 04:44 PM |
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Cheers, always a good feeling when you finally get it to start isn't it.
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