[Hoggy]

Hi, What about the rev counter in the dashpod, does that show revs when cranking ? If not replace the sensor
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[Hoggy]

Hi, Dashpod rev counter is usually used to check crank posn. sensor.
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Any more ideas and also how to test the ignition system? thank you very much, Edward

Hi, Remove fuse 32 for injectors.
Remove a plug, connect it back in coil, earth plug on cam cover/engine somewhere, while spinning engine over plug should spark.
Have you checked Fuses No. 10,32,34 & 43. Have you checked you have fuel at the injectors.
Have you checked the engine control relay J271. No 2 relay under the bonnet.
Hoggy

 

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Hi, if I might chip in here,the two relays shown in your pic the left hand one marked 100 is the SAI pump relay and the right hand one is the j271. oddly the Bentley manual confirms this but shows the relays in the opposite position :?: hope that helps

Hi, As above.
You will need another pair of hands but you should hear/feel relay pull in as Ign switched on.
There is also the recent problem of corroded wires at ECU causing a no start prob, when everything appears O.K.
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Hoggy,

The corroded wires on the ECM. Would that be the connections under the windshield wiper where I think the ECM is tucked away at?

I'll be working on this a bit more on Friday and Saturday. Really miss driving my little OUTTEA.

thanks all for all the ideas etc. so far!

Hi, Yes, under the wipers, there have been at least 2 occasions when covering has been stripped back they have found corroded broken cables & the relay J271 has also been another cause.
Hoggy.