So... Flying Machine is an August 97 reg, 2.5ltr, 24v so about as late as it gets.
Here's the history.
I last drove it 22 miles to work about 6 weeks ago. It was running perfectly in fact brilliantly when I parked it. Its not missed a beat in 3 years. Next time I went to start it, it wouldn't start. It has not fired once since. So I've done a few basic checks and this is what I know so far.
Oil and water levels normal.
Footwell and engine fuse box fuses checked OK.
Engine bay looks normal, i.e. vac hoses and connectors.
All the alarm lights check normally when going through the check sequence EXCEPT the stop engine (stop Fuel) warning light (the engine with the cross through it) which stays on. I have not seen it go out since the problem began.
The key code warning shows briefly then extinguishes on the test sequence, (though it blinks dimly when cranking). I have tried a spare key but no different.
The car has a good battery and cranks well and normally.
I have removed, tested, swapped and gone back to the original fuel cut off switch in the boot. both switches in perfect order.
The ignition control relay clicks when the key is turned on as does the fuel pump relay. Both have been changed and the fuel relay worked fine with 12v applied on the bench.
The Crank pos sensor CPS plug has been cleaned and terminals slightly twisted.
Codes downloaded were 10,11, 13, 15, 17. so the IAT, and HEGO x 2 (low voltage output and unaltering output on the Hego). I cleared the codes and there is now nothing showing. Still no start.
Spark plug out, no spark at all. All leads dead according to my clip-on timing light.
Changed distributor for unused supposedly new spare. Dead as a dodo. Put the old one back.
Checked the camshaft is turning just in case the timing belt was bust but that's new.
Given the age, I'm assuming the immobiliser is a Temic.
Anomalies that might have a bearing.
I know the main ign relay works as the fuel pump relay works, yet I cant get it to operate on a bench test. Tried two with the same result.
With the ignition on and the fuel relay energised, there is no power to the stop switch, consequently no fuel pump running, (though there is a smell of fuel when cranking). I tried the fuel pump priming link in the diagnostics box but no voltage at the fuel stop switch or sound of the pump running.
That's about it I think. No spark and no fuel and a solid stop engine light
So for my money something is locking the engine out though why I don't know. What might have happened during an uneventfull fortnights rest or during the first attempt to restart it? I'll be very, VERY, grateful for any help and advice.
Many thanks,
Grasshopper.
or standard Temic 
