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Sidecar fan

New Member

• Jul 26, 2012

• #1

This has happened twice to me - once on Sunday and again yesterday. The engine will turn over rapidly but just not fire - we checked all the fuses and all were OK. Left it in desperation and then about an hour later tried again and it fired!

Someone said it appeared there was no power getting to the ECU but surely this wouldn't come and go.

Really do need some advice as I am losing confidence in driving it - never knowing if I stop whether it will start again.

 

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JohnP38

Active Member

• Jul 26, 2012

• #2

Sounds like a failing crankshaft position sensor

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2012

• #3

It would help to know what car it is, P38, Classic, petrol, diesel.

 

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Sidecar fan

New Member

• Jul 26, 2012

• #4

Datatek said:

It would help to know what car it is, P38, Classic, petrol, diesel.

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Sorry it's a 2002 petrol V8 4.6ltr

 

Grit Valve

2000 4.6 Vouge

• Jul 26, 2012

• #5

Check plugs ect serviced lately ?

 

Datatek

Well-Known Member

• Jul 26, 2012

• #6

Sidecar fan said:

This has happened twice to me - once on Sunday and again yesterday. The engine will turn over rapidly but just not fire - we checked all the fuses and all were OK. Left it in desperation and then about an hour later tried again and it fired!

Someone said it appeared there was no power getting to the ECU but surely this wouldn't come and go.

Really do need some advice as I am losing confidence in driving it - never knowing if I stop whether it will start again.

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Check the under bonnet fuse box for signs/smells of burning loose connections etc. Swap the ignition relay, check the in tank pump is working.