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Author Topic: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins  (Read 3712 times)

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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #15 on: 31 January 2008, 10:45:00 »
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ok, may need to paperclip if i cant find out how. Its now started to breakdown whislt driving. Stopped yesterday in middle of dual carriageway. A v6 is a heavy car to push!!

Still think its crank sensor if I breakdown whilst driving?

Yes, even more so....
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #16 on: 31 January 2008, 13:48:08 »
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #17 on: 31 January 2008, 14:43:40 »
It could be.

The shape of the electrical connector is the key.....so check the one on your car first if you can.
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #18 on: 31 January 2008, 15:34:59 »
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ok, may need to paperclip if i cant find out how. Its now started to breakdown whislt driving. Stopped yesterday in middle of dual carriageway. A v6 is a heavy car to push!!

Still think its crank sensor if I breakdown whilst driving?
my 2.2 was doing the same thing so i got a new cam sensor now the car is going great thanks to the oof  :y some times it would not go over 4500 rpm other times it would and cut out will driving to  :y
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #19 on: 31 January 2008, 18:32:28 »
I broke down during a postal strike and tried to claim off them as if they hadn't been so lazy I would had my crank sensor a couple of days earlier.

(Bought off Ebay but special delivery failed)
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #20 on: 01 February 2008, 12:20:59 »
Ok, so I have the paperclip test details and the post about crank sensor. Can I just check the plug that I need to check whether its oval or square is under the panel I need to remove by the window wipers?
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #21 on: 01 February 2008, 13:17:20 »
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ok, may need to paperclip if i cant find out how. Its now started to breakdown whislt driving. Stopped yesterday in middle of dual carriageway. A v6 is a heavy car to push!!

Still think its crank sensor if I breakdown whilst driving?
yup.

Plug a bloody paperclip in!
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #22 on: 01 February 2008, 13:18:02 »
I should add, mine went at about 90mph on some European road....    ...generally, leaving to cool for 30mins or so allows you to continue until it warms up again.

But a paperclip will prove it ;)
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #23 on: 02 February 2008, 06:41:48 »
If you're really unsure about the paperclip test, I'm on oxford later this afternoon, I'll swing by and read the codes out for you... :)

Shame we don't have a crank sensor, wouldn't take me ten mins to pop it on if so.  PM me if you want a hand..

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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #24 on: 02 February 2008, 15:32:45 »
Hi, thanks for the offers people. May need help if indeed sensor needs changing. Done the paperclip and it seems to be coming up with number 9.

ie it flashes once, then twice, then nine times.

Whats that then?
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #25 on: 03 February 2008, 00:10:49 »
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Hi, thanks for the offers people. May need help if indeed sensor needs changing. Done the paperclip and it seems to be coming up with number 9.

ie it flashes once, then twice, then nine times.

Whats that then?
Should flash 12 (1 flash, short pause, 2 flash) 3 times, before moving on.  Sure you are not getting a 19 in there as well?
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #26 on: 03 February 2008, 10:24:27 »
no its definately 9. been in the car for ages counting the flashing. yes it does the 1,2 thing a few times then does 9 times.
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #27 on: 03 February 2008, 11:45:22 »
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no its definately 9. been in the car for ages counting the flashing. yes it does the 1,2 thing a few times then does 9 times.
Dont have my list of codes handy, will try to remember to check later.
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #28 on: 03 February 2008, 11:45:37 »
what comes after the 9?
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Re: Wierd Starting issue, wont start off for 5-10mins
« Reply #29 on: 03 February 2008, 12:39:12 »
okay, well it seems to be turn ignition on:

2
1
2
1
2
1
9
1
9
1
9
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
9

!!!!

i thought i was going to get 1 or 2 flashes then 19 to indicate the issue but i guess you add them together. So assuming that then its looks like it could be 19. ie 9 + 1 + 9..... but im guessing... [smiley=embarassed.gif]
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