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[Doctor Gollum]

Swap out both purple relays and try again

[omegod]

Sounding very similar to the issue with Tony H's 2.5 , new crank sensor and it still won't start, watching with interest!

[Terbs]

Swap out both purple relays and try again

As you know me to be a genuine person, good Dr, I have to ask the following

Where do the relays live.
Do you mean buy two more and swap them, or..
Take them both out and swap with each other.
Finally....what do they do !!
 But more to the point, is this a James job, or can I do it without cocking everything up

[powerslinky]

Swap out both purple relays and try again

As you know me to be a genuine person, good Dr, I have to ask the following

Where do the relays live.
Do you mean buy two more and swap them, or..
Take them both out and swap with each other.
Finally....what do they do !!
 But more to the point, is this a James job, or can I do it without cocking everything up

   
Terbs, looks like the good Dr. is off line  . .  . but he means just swap them around. they live in the triangular relay/fuse box by the battery .  They are the only 2 purple ones at the bulkhead end .    HTH        Is this a 2.6 engine ?

[Terbs]

Further to omegod's post........and firstly let me say I use genuine VX stuff where applicable..

But...if there is doubt as to the cause, and we are going to try Crank Sensor, would it be acceptable to buy a cheap one, just to see if it starts. I would then get a genuine VX one to replace the cheap one, and keep that as an emergency.
I have seen prices ranging from £18 to a massive £184 for the same part (non genuine)

Yes Al...its the 2.6 Estate (Gold)

[powerslinky]

Further to omegod's post........and firstly let me say I use genuine VX stuff where applicable..

But...if there is doubt as to the cause, and we are going to try Crank Sensor, would it be acceptable to buy a cheap one, just to see if it starts. I would then get a genuine VX one to replace the cheap one, and keep that as an emergency.
I have seen prices ranging from £18 to a massive £184 for the same part (non genuine)

Yes Al...its the 2.6 Estate (Gold)

Can you not just "borrow" one from one of the other cars just for testing purposes ?
Has to be another 2.6/3.2 though
Presume you have all ignition/dash lights when turning key to start ?

[Terbs]

I suppose that is an option,Al...the saloon is a 2.6....just wary of disturbing that engine while its running fine.
All lights are on...James did every diagnosis last night, maff, plugs, fuel, etc etc. Whirls over like a good 'un, but no spark !!!

[powerslinky]

I suppose that is an option,Al...the saloon is a 2.6....just wary of disturbing that engine while its running fine.
All lights are on...James did every diagnosis last night, maff, plugs, fuel, etc etc. Whirls over like a good 'un, but no spark !!!

Can understand that Terbs,  you don't want to bugger that one .
IMO  crank sensor is the prime candidate . . . think you need to dismiss that first

 

[Terbs]

For the price of a cheap one, its a no brainer. I am under the impression that a cheap one will work....but its for how long is the question !!!!
As I said, if it starts, then I would shell out for the pucker job. Probably have a go at those relay things if it stops snowing !!!!
Got two cars working, so not dire urgent

[powerslinky]

For the price of a cheap one, its a no brainer. I am under the impression that a cheap one will work....but its for how long is the question !!!!
As I said, if it starts, then I would shell out for the pucker job. Probably have a go at those relay things if it stops snowing !!!!

Those purple relays do  fuel pump & injectors I  think        The good Dr. will advise, & if these will cause a "no spark" issue  . . .but unlikely IMO

[JamesV6CDX]

Have you bought that bloody crank sensor yet 

If so I will pop over and we can fire her up

[Terbs]

No I haven't James...just going to send for one !
Patience man, patience

[powerslinky]

Have you bought that bloody crank sensor yet 

If so I will pop over and we can fire her up

    like your confidence James     

[pauls]

No I haven't James...just going to send for one !
Patience man, patience

i have a spare here if you want it for testing

[Terbs]

No I haven't James...just going to send for one !
Patience man, patience

i have a spare here if you want it for testing

Thanks for your kind offer Paul, but I have ordered a cheapy for test purposes. Can't get up to you just yet due to commitments, but thanks again Top man