Help, Galaxy Starting Problem

[MK1MEXI]

hi guys

 

hope one of you can help me!??

 

i have a r reg ford galaxy 2.3L petrol

 

it worked and started fine last week then it broke down on me!

the manifold was cracked so we changed it and also changed the battery

 

on turning the car over via the key the car just turns over it wants to start but nothing happens, we tried bumping it and it started straight away.

we brought some new plugs (not yet fitted) and also x2 coil packs which were pretty expensive, changed them today and still nothing! just turns over and upon changing these bits today the car will NO longer bump start!

 

does anyone know what might be wrong, im spending alot of money here and im running out of money and ideas!

 

thanks alot guys

 

hope some1 can help

[mumof4]

have you checked the battery?? sometimes batteries bought can be depleted.

[MK1MEXI]

have you checked the battery?? sometimes batteries bought can be depleted.

 

HI MATE YER IT WAS BRAND NEW, CHECKED IT AND ITS FINE!

 

THIS IS REALLY BECOMING A PROBLEM!!

 

I REALLY DONT KNW WHATS WRONG WITH IT?

DO U THINK WE MIGHT OF KNOCKED SOMETHING, WHILST CHANGIN THE MANIFOLD!?

 

SURELY IT MUST MEAN ITS NOT SPARKING SOMEWHERE ALONG THE LINE? IT DOESNT SMELL OF PETROL ATALL, TURNS OVER ABSIOLUTLY FINE JUST WONT START AND IT WAS OK LAST WEEK BEFORE THE MANIFOLD CRACKED!

 

PLEASE SOME1 HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP

[seatkid]

Pardon, Im a bit deaf. SPEAK LOUDER

[seatkid]

1. Don't panic

 

2. Check you have petrol in the tank.

 

3. Charge up your battery

 

4. Try your spare key in case you lost the immobiliser chip.

 

5. Can you hear the fuel pump prime when the ignition is turned on? If not, then check Relay 30 and its connections (search the forum for details).

 

6. Remove each HT lead in turn and check you have a healthy bright blue 1"+ spark when turning over.

 

7. Having bought 4 plugs - why not try fitting them, they always work better IN an engine and check you have the leads connected to the right plugs.

 

8. Visually inspect all around the engine, particularly where the work was done, looking for broken/disconnected wires and damaged/pulled off pipes

 

9. If everything above is fine, then either get a diagnostic scan done - or maybe change the crankshaft position sensor.

Edited September 24, 2008 by seatkid

[MK1MEXI]

i think i know what it might be!? the immobiliser?

we took battery off and replaced it and when you bumped the car it started but the immobiliser red light was on wen the car was running, now it wont bump

does any1 think i might be right? if so how do i reset the key wih the ford immobiliser?

[MK1MEXI]

hi guys

 

still no joy in getting this car to start!

 

weve found out theres no spark as the car is turning over?

 

any ideas pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeassssseeeee

 

had a diagnosis test done and it never pick anything up

 

new coil packs, new plugs and no spark

 

any ideas

[gregers]

just a shot in the dark you havent dropped your key and lost the immobilizer chip?

[MK1MEXI]

just a shot in the dark you havent dropped your key and lost the immobilizer chip?

 

 

hi mate

 

no havent dropped it, i have a spare key and tried that but still no joy!

[Nige F]

Have you tried relay 30 in the fuse box. Mine occasioally plays up. Try wiggiling it about usualy works for me

[MK1MEXI]

Have you tried relay 30 in the fuse box. Mine occasioally plays up. Try wiggiling it about usualy works for me

 

 

hi mate

 

yep ive changed relay 30 brand new one and it still dont start!

 

someone help me lol i need to get this started!

[seatkid]

In order to help you further with electrical tracing you need to find out if its a 97 model year or 98 model year. The changeover was august 97, so an R reg could be either - but the wiring was completely revised at that year change.

 

 

for 97 model year or earlier only.......

 

Check for 12 volts on the black/yellow wire to the Electronic DIS module which is mounted on the bulkhead, centre

This 12 volts comes from the K108 relay in central junction box (Ignition relay), which energises when the ignition switch is on

 

for 98 model year.......

 

Check for 12 volts on the black wires going to the coil paks. This is supplied directly from the ignition switch when turned on.

 

 

Of course it could be something simple like you didnt connect the ignition coils correctly - are the connectors fully home and right way round?

[MK1MEXI]

okill have to check that thanks!! :lol:

 

oh yeah its a 99 (T REG) not R - REG!!

 

does that make a difference

[seatkid]

Yes it does....ignore the information previously :lol:

 

99 model year 2.3L petrol only

 

Check for 12 volts on the green/red wire going to the coil pak 1 and green/black wire to coil pak 2. These are supplied directly from the ignition switch when turned on.

 

It could still be something simple like you didnt connect the ignition coils correctly - are the connectors fully home and right way round? otherwise the ignition switch is suspect especially if other things come on when the ignition is turned on.

Edited October 3, 2008 by seatkid