Regardless what the codes are for, post them all up, you just might be surprised.
Has the mech tried live data for crank speed signal, fuel pressure etc?
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Regardless what the codes are for, post them all up, you just might be surprised.
Has the mech tried live data for crank speed signal, fuel pressure etc?
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I used a fine mist of brake cleaner down the inlet's (manifold removed) when my high pressure fuel pump regulator went south. Once it started on the brake cleaner it carried on running but it wouldn't start without it.
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Handy in an emergency but as others say go easy. They can get asthmatic and addicted to it
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+1 as @backinblack posted fine mist while someone turns it over,too much and rings could snap
they do get addicted to the stuff.
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+1 as @backinblack posted fine mist while someone turns it over,too much and rings could snap
It's not something I'd do regularly, it was just to see if it was a fueling issue.
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I know mate, sometimes you have to.It's not something I'd do regularly, it was just to see if it was a fueling issue.
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Sounds like an electronic module issue, hence the binnacle dropping out. If you can list all the fault codes someone should be able to make sense of it.
It could well be the binnacle itself & this is one of the main modules for the car to run.
It could well be the binnacle itself & this is one of the main modules for the car to run.
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Maybe an up to date list of the issues now the mechanic has had it for a while some may have been fixed.
+1 as @backinblack posted fine mist while someone turns it over,too much and rings could snap
If it starts and runs with a whiff of easy start then that indicates a problem...as for addicted yes when it's worn and needs a re-build...
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he just said the fault codes arent linked to it not starting. im really really worried at this stage. maybe i sould get it transported to a main dealer.
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Wait til the morning when youve calmed down and think bit straighter
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Fixed that for you
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@Thewilbury is your mechanic receptive to suggestions or is he going to throw his toys out of the pram if we/you tell him how to do his job?
Is he familiar with the L322?
Is he familiar with the L322?
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hes been doing my Motors for years, hes extremely knowledgeable and is an ex BMW master tech. Hes not working on it constantly to be fair...... he has a look when he gets a few hours to spare during quiet periods of the week.
he would be open to any advice you guys might have.
was over with him this evening...... the engine sounds so strong when cranking but just wont fire up.
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the binnacle wasnt working at one point and she still fired up. can you just swap it out or does it need coding?
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Did you try a bit of easy start or brake cleaner?
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yep......... no joy im afraid. it has to be something electrical or the BCM. carpet on drivers side was wet today when i called over.
@Rick-the-Pick Or @martyuk are your go to guys on electrics...Rick is Callrova on the internet cant remember what Martys is but Marty helped us sort an electrical problem that 2 garages and 7 months of wasted time...we spent on and off a week then overnight a post from him 2hrs later sorted...
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i like the sound of these guys
