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Post by **KBUK** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:22 am

mojo98 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:20 am
this may help you find the CPS Plug

A star you are mate! I'll head down to the garage shortly and give it a try. Fingers crossed, I didn't want to have to pay the festive Christmas repair bill

Post by **mojo98** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:29 am

KBUK wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:22 am

mojo98 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 10:20 am
this may help you find the CPS Plug
A star you are mate! I'll head down to the garage shortly and give it a try. Fingers crossed, I didn't want to have to pay the festive Christmas repair bill

Once you have found it disconnected it and clean it (WD40 or give a good blow) then reconnected it and give it a go

Post by **jrh** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:42 am

Then do that spark plug check if it does not start.
You/we, need to know if that man was 'right' about the spark.
There should not have been one if that CPS plug was ok !!

Post by **jrh** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:43 am

Sorry, for 'ok' read faulty !

Post by **KBUK** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:28 pm

Tried fumbling around with the CPS, no avail. Didn't have any WD40 to clean the contacts so I've left with the mechanic to see if he cant get it up and running. There is definitely a spark on the cables

With regards to the alternator, it could be the case but if it has battery shouldn't the engine start up anyway?

There is a fair amount of oil on the alternator but it is pretty much new so hopefully that hasn't packed in yet.

Post by **KBUK** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:31 pm

jrh wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 11:42 am
Then do that spark plug check if it does not start.
You/we, need to know if that man was 'right' about the spark.
There should not have been one if that CPS plug was ok !!

Spark plugs all look good. Maybe a bit weak at the back. Guy from the RAC inspected them then heated up with a blow torch.

Post by **cpt black** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 3:11 pm

Could be the alternator taking power form the starter motor try jumping the car
with some leads

Post by **mojo98** » Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:30 pm

KBUK wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:28 pm
Tried fumbling around with the CPS, no avail. Didn't have any WD40 to clean the contacts so I've left with the mechanic to see if he cant get it up and running. There is definitely a spark on the cables

With regards to the alternator, it could be the case but if it has battery shouldn't the engine start up anyway?

There is a fair amount of oil on the alternator but it is pretty much new so hopefully that hasn't packed in yet.

when you say "Tried fumbling around with the CPS plug",
did you actually take it apart (disconnect and reconnect ) ??????

Post by **KBUK** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 11:18 am

mojo98 wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:30 pm

KBUK wrote: ↑
Mon Dec 17, 2018 1:28 pm
when you say "Tried fumbling around with the CPS plug",
did you actually take it apart (disconnect and reconnect ) ??????
No, I literally could not get it off as it was flapping around all over the place. Didn't want to risk damaging the cables there so i've told the mechanic to do it. Hopefully, he will get chance to look at it today. I've passed over your advice so fingers crossed. That being said, it is sparking so as jhr said
"There should not have been one if that CPS plug was ok !!" ??? Is this relevant ?

Post by **KBUK** » Tue Dec 18, 2018 3:32 pm

Mechanic is going to replace spark plugs, failing that it will be a new crank position sensor. Just want I need before Christmas.....

I take it these are fairly easy to replace? He is away from tomorrow so will leave my car outside the garage, need to get it sorted ASAP

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