Wideboy Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 Hi all hopeing someone can please help me on this Car is a 1996 Petrol sharan 2.0 caratProblem started friday morning car just turning over but doesnt sound like it firing also when turning over led in drivers door either flashes or stays on permanent have tried wiggling the relay 30 this was easier to get to than i looked through the faqs i assume this is because of it being an older model or am i missing something? also disconnected the battery and then tried it again but still no joy im a bit limited to what i can do as i suffer from a disease called ankylosing spondylitis which is my spine so cant do a terrible amount.Have trawled through the topics and have tried bits and bobs but no joy.If anyone can help or advise will be really chuffed thanks for looking at my problem. Quote
chrispb123456 Posted February 12, 2011 Report Posted February 12, 2011 Hi all hopeing someone can please help me on this Car is a 1996 Petrol sharan 2.0 caratProblem started friday morning car just turning over but doesnt sound like it firing also when turning over led in drivers door either flashes or stays on permanent have tried wiggling the relay 30 this was easier to get to than i looked through the faqs i assume this is because of it being an older model or am i missing something? also disconnected the battery and then tried it again but still no joy im a bit limited to what i can do as i suffer from a disease called ankylosing spondylitis which is my spine so cant do a terrible amount.Have trawled through the topics and have tried bits and bobs but no joy.If anyone can help or advise will be really chuffed thanks for looking at my problem.Hi there Have you tried using another key? if you have one. Quote
Wideboy Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Posted February 12, 2011 (edited) Have you tried using another key? if you have one. Yes have used both my key and my wifes key we can unlock the car alright and it turns the flashing alarm off when we do so but when we try crank the engine it lights up or flashes.Might even be that the battery is about dead from trying to crank it so many times that it is doing the led light for all i know.Have a friend coming up with some jump leads in a bit to try and give it a bit more life and see what happens then. Edited February 12, 2011 by Wideboy Quote
seatkid Posted February 13, 2011 Report Posted February 13, 2011 If you're certain the keys haven't lost the PATS chip in them (usually when opening them up to replace the batteries) then you need to do this. 1. When you turn the ignition on (don't crank the engine) you should hear the fuel pump (which is in the fuel tank) turn on briefly for about 2 seconds as it primes the fuel system. Its a quietish buzz/shushing noise. If you cant hear this then a duff relay 30 (fuel pump relay) could be the culprit. 2. pull off one of the spark plug leads and using bits of wire etc check you get a spark when turning the engine over. If not, could be distributor or coil pak. Quote
John D Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 Had the same with my 1999 Galaxy. Replaced relay 30 and problem has been fine for past 3 months. I opened and inspected the old relay and to my surprise it looked fine inside. I suspect there may be a design fault with these relays as the ford dealer I bought the new one from had a hefty stock and commented they were "very popular"! Quote
seatkid Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 Had the same with my 1999 Galaxy. Replaced relay 30 and problem has been fine for past 3 months. I opened and inspected the old relay and to my surprise it looked fine inside. I suspect there may be a design fault with these relays as the ford dealer I bought the new one from had a hefty stock and commented they were "very popular"!Usually its a dry solder joint. Quote
Wideboy Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Posted February 14, 2011 Well went to my local vw dealer got a new relay 30 but hasnt made any difference car still wont start,will try some other things later but if you have anymore ideas please feel free to tell me many thanks for the responses so far. Quote
Wideboy Posted February 14, 2011 Author Report Posted February 14, 2011 What code reader would i need for my car would it be obd2?? Quote
looneytoon Posted February 14, 2011 Report Posted February 14, 2011 check all fuses in fusebox mine brokedown and rac said it was keys had to have it recovered following day in the light rechecked all fuses one had blown changed no trouble since. Quote
Wideboy Posted February 17, 2011 Author Report Posted February 17, 2011 Just a quick reply got a mechanic friend to come round and it is indeed the coil pack at fault thanks for everyones input any idea around how much i should expect to pay for one??,much appreciated thank you. Quote
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