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Title: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: Omega_Dan on 09 March 2011, 18:05:45
Went to start the car this morning and i had to turn it over 3 times before it started. Ran fine and started fine thereafter.


Was it just its time of the month or could it be a sign of things to come? ;D



Dan
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: hotel21 on 09 March 2011, 18:08:12
Always worth getting the codes read and then take it from there, depending on the results....  ;)
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: Omega_Dan on 09 March 2011, 18:09:13
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Always worth getting the codes read and then take it from there, depending on the results....  ;)

Good point :y ill start there me thinks.
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: tunnie on 09 March 2011, 18:58:51
Might get a code 19.....
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 March 2011, 18:24:26
Did paperclip test and only got a 31 which is normal i believe for a V6?
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: omegod on 10 March 2011, 18:27:49
Do you have a spare crank sensor? if not I would get one as you may well need one soon, I always have one in the boot. They don't always throw up a code when on the way out.
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 March 2011, 18:33:26
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Do you have a spare crank sensor? if not I would get one as you may well need one soon, I always have one in the boot. They don't always throw up a code when on the way out.

Are they expensive/easy to replace?
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: mantahatch on 10 March 2011, 19:03:29
When it did start, did it run lumpy/rough/missfire for a few seconds then clear and run normally ? If so replace your spark plugs. Happened to me more than once over the years.  :)
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 March 2011, 19:05:25
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When it did start, did it run lumpy/rough/missfire for a few seconds then clear and run normally ? If so replace your spark plugs. Happened to me more than once over the years.  :)



No ran as smooth as normal. Its gone from fault free to this, squealing brakes and vibrating exhaust heat shield. Mainly niggles but still ;D
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: mantahatch on 10 March 2011, 19:12:06
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Do you have a spare crank sensor? if not I would get one as you may well need one soon, I always have one in the boot. They don't always throw up a code when on the way out.

Are they expensive/easy to replace?
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One bolt and one electrical plug. Bit fiddly to thread through, sensor bolts in by oil filter and wire routes up to behind passenger side cylinder head area. No idea on price I am afraid.  :)

This should help fitting http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1174321688
Title: Re: Took 3 attempts to start this morning
Post by: Omega_Dan on 10 March 2011, 19:16:04
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Do you have a spare crank sensor? if not I would get one as you may well need one soon, I always have one in the boot. They don't always throw up a code when on the way out.

Are they expensive/easy to replace?
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One bolt and one electrical plug. Bit fiddly to thread through, sensor bolts in by oil filter and wire routes up to behind passenger side cylinder head area. No idea on price I am afraid.  :)

This should help fitting http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1174321688


Ahh cheers me dears ;)