Engine died at Chieveley

terry paget · 05 November 2016, 07:47:14

After a week of good behaviour in local runs this car failed again on my Friday run to Oxfordshire. After a 65 mile fast run to Wantage I parked for 15 minutes, then engine refused to start. This engine normally starts first time. After six 5 second starter squirts I paused, then gave a 20 second squirt with throttle wide open in case it was flooded; still no life. Panic was setting in. I opened the bonnet and unplugged the MAF sensor. I cranked the starter, engine started. Phew!

I preceeded to my first call, 2 hours chatting to old friend. Then drove to Culham laboratory to play table tennis. Later I drove to Cherry Tree, Steventon for a meal. Finally I drove the 70 miles home.

What is the fault. Crank sensor? Battery? Please advise.

Doctor Gollum · 05 November 2016, 08:31:54

Maf

Kevin Wood · 05 November 2016, 10:15:24

I would be surprised if the MAF affected starting. My money's on the crank sensor.

TheBoy · 05 November 2016, 11:23:38

If you are passing the Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire border, I'll happily plug the tech2 in...

TheBoy · 05 November 2016, 11:24:05

Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 November 2016, 10:15:24
I would be surprised if the MAF affected starting. My money's on the crank sensor.

I'm thinking similar...

Doctor Gollum · 05 November 2016, 16:56:42

Quote from: TheBoy on 05 November 2016, 11:24:05
Quote from: Kevin Wood on 05 November 2016, 10:15:24
I would be surprised if the MAF affected starting. My money's on the crank sensor.
I'm thinking similar...

All the other faffing may well have given it a chance to get its shit together...

terry paget · 06 November 2016, 10:10:39

Thanks for advice gentlemen. I have now changed the crank sensor. Will report after next Friday.

terry paget · 12 November 2016, 04:08:46

Happy to report that yesterday's 200 mile run, to Didcot, Wantage and Culham Laboratory, passed without incident - no stalling, failing to start, or other engine misbehaviour - so it looks like changing the crank sensor has cured things. I thank all for their advice.

TheBoy · 12 November 2016, 10:11:48

Quote from: terry paget on 12 November 2016, 04:08:46
Happy to report that yesterday's 200 mile run, to Didcot, Wantage and Culham Laboratory, passed without incident - no stalling, failing to start, or other engine misbehaviour - so it looks like changing the crank sensor has cured things. I thank all for their advice.

fingers crossed that's the end of the problem

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