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Re: Won't start..

Post by mojo98 » Tue Dec 18, 2018 4:07 pm

KBUK wrote:
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
You don't need a new CPS, I would tell your mechanic to disconnect your CPS plug clean then reconnect it, works for me

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Re: Won't start..

Post by cpt black » Tue Dec 18, 2018 4:12 pm

As said clean the plug,(YOU CAN DO IT) ;) it has a small tab just pull when activated

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Re: Won't start..

Post by KBUK » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:19 am

The plug has been cleaned and reseated. Still with engine warning light, still not starting :(

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Re: Won't start..

Post by KBUK » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:21 am

Battery is also flat now, icing on the cake... Thankfully it is parked next to a mustang garage so hopefully they will take sympathy on the wannabe mustang probe and bring me some defibrillators xD

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Re: Won't start..

Post by mikenali » Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:24 pm

Is it an early or a late model?

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Re: Won't start..

Post by Sunfly » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:27 pm

You need air, fuel and ignition. Sounds like you have the ignition? what about the fuel? Pump or things that immobilise it maybe.

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Re: Won't start..

Post by KBUK » Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:46 am

Sunfly wrote:
Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:27 pm
You need air, fuel and ignition. Sounds like you have the ignition? what about the fuel? Pump or things that immobilise it maybe.
Engine is immobilised and when pressing the button, it clicks and turns over so ruled out that one.

Definitely getting fuel in - (fuel pump is powering up when turning the key, solanoid clicking etc) engine was flooded due to the number of tries to get it up and running.

Tried to run with EZ start but refuses to go.

The RAC guy said "In theory the engine should be running, it has Air fuel and ignition (although he mentioned the ignition was a bit weak on the rear cylinders due to aging spark plugs ((now changed)) ).

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Re: Won't start..

Post by KBUK » Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:47 am

mikenali wrote:
Wed Dec 19, 2018 1:24 pm
Is it an early or a late model?
I believe the late model. 1995 probe 2.5L, doesn't have central locking but has the immobilizer. It isn't the older body style like one of the ones Duncan has so I'm guessing its the late?

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Re: Won't start..

Post by KBUK » Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:48 am

cpt black wrote:
Tue Dec 18, 2018 4:12 pm
As said clean the plug,(YOU CAN DO IT) ;) it has a small tab just pull when activated
Retried this in desperation, WD40 and blown into the connector several times. No luck. :((

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Re: Won't start..

Post by cpt black » Thu Dec 20, 2018 9:58 am

Back to basic,s do you have a key fob :?: to start the car ;) OEM one
Any aftermarket alarms etc added :?:

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