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by Probe97Fiesta01
Thu Mar 16, 2023 12:40 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

Hiya, thanks for all the help, had to leave it for a few weeks but have got the diagnosis now. A bolt came loose on my timing belt and has caused the small metal dowl holding the from camshaft to shear. There's evidence that the camshaft has rotated about a 5th of the cog so potential for piston dam...
by Probe97Fiesta01
Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

Broke down in the day, I don’t think he tested the battery? We did just use a battery tester and it said mine was half charged to dead, just a cheap tester from Lidl.
by Probe97Fiesta01
Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:39 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

I don't think he did, when hooked up and other car revving the battery gauge goes back to mid or normal. When actually starting the car it goes back to flat or low whilst the key is turned and trying to start - pic below shows it https://i.postimg.cc/mPJ086Yy/Screenshot-20230218-163633-Gallery.jpg
by Probe97Fiesta01
Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

So we've just jumped it, it's getting a bit more power now and tu4ning over well but no start :(
by Probe97Fiesta01
Sat Feb 18, 2023 1:00 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

Yep that'd a very good point :lol: were goung to jump it and see what happends
by Probe97Fiesta01
Sat Feb 18, 2023 12:23 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

Those lights kinda stayed on whilst it was starting, used a different key and it didn't start, it popped and didn't turn over very well. The chipped key had it cranking sounding more normal but didn't start. I've just checked the battery and the volt meter was showing it between half charged and ver...
by Probe97Fiesta01
Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:39 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

I think its the usual lights, didn't notice anything weird last time but will check again once it starts again. Just pulled apart that tab now. The contacts in the sensor look pretty clean too https://i.postimg.cc/N2Hkhzt8/20230218-113713.jpg Also that's the air intake etc https://i.postimg.cc/mzHhw...
by Probe97Fiesta01
Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:47 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

No, only used my normal key, only one with the immobiliser I believe? Engine cuts off if I use the others normally?
by Probe97Fiesta01
Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:41 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

Sounds like a good idea 😂
by Probe97Fiesta01
Fri Feb 17, 2023 3:31 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Engine won't start
Replies: 65
Views: 29608

Re: Engine won't start

That's true, I've actually picked up a few parts from him before, just across Dartmoor