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Title: starting problems
Post by: teddy_y2k on 14 June 2008, 23:27:29

hi guys i have just had my head gasket done on my 2.0 omega now the car runs fine but the revs sometimes stick at 2000rpm and when the car is warmed up it dont like to start it will sit there as tho there is no fuel init trying to start then it will fire up and run a bit shitty then be a bit down on power and my temp gage on my dashboard dont work so maybe he forgot to plug it in plus i have read that it could be that wots the problem if so can any 1 tell me were it is so i can pop it back in..............sorry about my spelling am dislexic sorry...thanx guys

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: rickyboy on 15 June 2008, 01:47:43

To get your temp guage working again you have to re-connect the spade onto the temp sensor at the back of the cylinder head.  It's possible the spade has fallen off or is loose or that the wiring is frayed.  Here's a picture showing you where the temp sensor is in relation to the dispack and egr valve.  You will be able to reach behind to put it back on if not on properly.

(http://img380.imageshack.us/img380/7306/tempsensordispackfv3.th.jpg) (http://img380.imageshack.us/my.php?image=tempsensordispackfv3.jpg)


Personally I think the reason the car isn't starting properly is probably down to an air leak somewhere.  Could also be the exhaust or crank sensor but would concentrate on an air leak before going down these routes.

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: teddy_y2k on 15 June 2008, 09:09:23

will have a try but thanx alot mate thanx

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: teddy_y2k on 15 June 2008, 10:04:08

(http://C:\Documents and Settings\Ray\Desktop\tempsensordispackfv3) any 1 tell me what that mad black plug is for please cos its hanging off lol

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: rickyboy on 15 June 2008, 10:05:32

can't see the picture.

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: teddy_y2k on 15 June 2008, 10:05:45

ok the pic didnt work but it looks like its on top of the EGR vale on that pic its like a black tube with a round thing on the end

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: rickyboy on 15 June 2008, 10:19:10

I know the bit you are talking about.  You should be able to just push it back on.  

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: teddy_y2k on 15 June 2008, 10:29:33

ok right i think i sorted it there was a plug missing and it was hanging of but i pluged it in and it seems to start when its warmed up now so i think it was the power plug for the EGR vale am going for a drive 2 day to york or wales but ill see how it goes cant find the temp gage spade i found the plug just hanging there but its hard to find were it goes lol thanx guys thanx alot all in all i got 2 wishbones fited , water pump, thermostat, oil , and head done for £260 so i cant complain if there is a plug not been pluged in lol

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: rickyboy on 15 June 2008, 10:38:01

You should be able to work out where the plugs go from the picture.  The temp sensor is a small round disc which is pointed out in the pic.  So working it out from there you should be able to find where the plugs go.  Do a paperclip test as well because if there are things unplugged at the back there I'm surprised the car goes at all.

Search "paperclip test" and you'll find out how to read the fault codes on your car.  Post up the results and we should be able to help you further.

Title: Re: starting problems
Post by: teddy_y2k on 15 June 2008, 10:40:13

ok rick thanx mate realy big help thanx appreciate it..will do