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[redneck01246]

hi all

i just want to pick your brains

mates gal 2.0 glx 1996 wil not start i have changed relay 30

the immobiliser recognises key

engine turns over but does not fire (no spark)

checked crankshaft position sensor within limits 200-450 ohms

coil pack within tolerance

only other thing is fuse 18 for fuel pump and ecm has only 4 volts to it

brand new battery tonight as other was sh**ged

head hurt now so maybe someone has a few ideas

thanks in advance

tony :lol:

[Nezzo]

hi all

i just want to pick your brains

mates gal 2.0 glx 1996 wil not start i have changed relay 30

the immobiliser recognises key

engine turns over but does not fire (no spark)

checked crankshaft position sensor within limits 200-450 ohms

coil pack within tolerance

only other thing is fuse 18 for fuel pump and ecm has only 4 volts to it

brand new battery tonight as other was sh**ged

head hurt now so maybe someone has a few ideas

thanks in advance

tony :lol:

 

Hi, we had a similar problem with our gal (LHD '96 2.0 GLX) a few years ago in Germany. The ADAC (equivalent of the AA) came out and couldn't find anything wrong except a blown fuse (which happened to be for the secondary air pump which allows the cat to heat up quicker from cold start and sounds like a hoover - it had never worked since we had it and this noise was new to us !).

 

It started straight away and worked - until the next morning. Checked the fuse expecting it to have blown but it was fine !

 

Got the ADAC out again, wouldn't start - he reckoned it would be the Engine Management Computer so transported it to the local Ford garage.

 

The Ford garage thought the same, but couldn't find anything wrong ! They checked out the coil packs and said they seem fine except the rear one smelt burnt, so they replaced it and it's been fine ever since.

 

The only other thing they said was quite common is if the scuttle water gulleys get blocked by leaves, etc. then water can get into where the Engine Management Computer is (apparently).

 

Hope this helps - can't really suggest anything except calling / joining the AA (sorry). Good luck !

[redneck01246]

hi all back again

tried coils off another car and still no joy

any ideas anyone?

[dipsomaniac]

you say that immobiliser recognises the key but may still be worth trying the spare key. you have looked at the most common causes so next you need to scan the system to see if any fault codes are logged.