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old scorpio wont start
« on: Dec 29th, 2006, 1:18pm » |
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While driving the car it was driving well when it suddenly lost power and cut out now wont start. Called AA but sent out recovery he checked for spark at plugs and for fuel at injectors both there he then said it is more involved and took us home.still wont start any ideas please ive checked the fuses listed Its a 2.0ltr dohc auto
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #1 on: Dec 29th, 2006, 1:27pm » |
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hi there
just to be clear, is your car a scorpio (mk4 froggy) or a granada scorpio?
big difference if the later.
hth
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #2 on: Dec 29th, 2006, 1:36pm » |
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sorry its a 94 granada scorpio but some of the features look the same as the newer scorpios
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #3 on: Dec 29th, 2006, 1:50pm » |
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hi there
you'll get more help over on granada & scorpio online for your car. this forum's for the '95 onward. 
to me, it could be this or this.
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #4 on: Dec 29th, 2006, 2:23pm » |
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Try the cutout switch in the boot slam panel, I have had to strip one in the past as water had got inside.
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #5 on: Dec 29th, 2006, 2:49pm » |
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hi scorpio man
thanks for info. Was looking for a site but could only find this one Will look into it thanks again
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #6 on: Dec 29th, 2006, 2:51pm » |
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a900one
will take a look but i do have fuel at front of motor
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #7 on: Dec 30th, 2006, 1:31am » |
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Doubt it'll be this but check compression - if it's got fuel and sparks then it should run unless no compression - hopefully not caused by timing chain failure!
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #8 on: Jan 1st, 2007, 6:27pm » |
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Hi Darren
I tried to check for compression then found that the spark plugs must have fitted by a miner. Have not got a long extention to reach them. I will try again as it seems to be a more logical next check than the immobilizer.
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Baz
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #9 on: Jan 1st, 2007, 6:49pm » |
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Hey Scorpio man
Have just reread your message, have just found the links referred to in this or this. ?the immobilizer is not a press button so i'm thinking that mine has been swapped because i have to physically put my key fob to the switch on the dash which allows me to start the car. second link CPS he says he has no spark has to be worth a look if i haveone on car.
any way thanks for your time.
baz
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #10 on: Jan 13th, 2007, 11:56pm » |
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thank you very much for putting up with a mk 3 owner but i'm glad to say that i'm now a proud owner of a 2.0ltr ultimar.
Unfortunately it has a few probs which I'm sure you good people can help me sort.
This motor cost me 25 pounds because the previous owner couldn't be bothered to replace a water pump. Thats a good buy!!!
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #11 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 12:45am » |
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£25.00?? 
I spend more than that on breakfast!! That is a bargain.
Do we get some photos now?
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #12 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 9:09am » |
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I think he ommited a zero 
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #13 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 9:50am » |
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maybe not, Baz, didnt you pick up a 2.3 facelift (nonrunner) for £70 odd?
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #14 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 12:01pm » |
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£150 it was actually.... but I sold the back lights for £160.00!!
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #15 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 6:53pm » |
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I once brought a Facelift Mk111 2.0l that wouldn't start and it was the CAS. (Crank angle sensor). £5 to buy and 1/2 max to fit.
Well done on the Scorpio. What probs are you having with it?
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #16 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 8:09pm » |
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Hi Guys
Thanks for your messages and Harry it was £25. Now I have a problem I do not have a manual so if I ask this Question do need to start a new Thread or can I continue from here
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #17 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 8:17pm » |
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The handbook details are HERE if that is what you are after.
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #18 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 8:21pm » |
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Hi Ian
One problem I have is no heating. It has a/c but not working, that I do know because the pump is u/s and has been bi-passed on the pulley, but would the heaters still work or is it a/c run to warm the car.
any answers gratefully received thanks
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Re: old scorpio wont start
« Reply #19 on: Jan 14th, 2007, 8:25pm » |
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Read THIS and check out the links down the side as well.
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