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nodge
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2.3 Starting Problem
« on: Jul 13th, 2010, 4:53pm » |
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Had an annoying glitch with my 2.3 scorp today. Drove to a supplier no probs. Stopped for maybe 20 mins and put some gear in the boot and then it wouldn't start. Good battery, turned over fine and actually fired up for about 1 second and then died instantly. No coughing or spluttering - just stopped immediately. It was like all 4 cylinders fired once and then stopped. Fuel cut-off button in the boot was still pressed in. Tried repeatedly with the same result. I let it cool down for 20 mins and still the same. Called the RAC out and tried another couple of times while I waited. RAC man arrives and he starts it first time. Felt a right tit. He said he would have suspected the fuel cut-off but couldn't really offer any other explanation. Drove home and still seems to be ok.
Any thoughts on what could have been the problem?
John
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Re: 2.3 Starting Problem
« Reply #1 on: Jul 13th, 2010, 4:57pm » |
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fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel pump relay overheating, possibly a wiring issue on the ignition/EDIS loom or engine loom...Camshaft/crankshaft sensors etc
Idle control valve, cracked manifold...
they can be a nightmare these ones...
Can you get an OBD scan?
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Re: 2.3 Starting Problem
« Reply #2 on: Jul 14th, 2010, 1:45am » |
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Sounds like a classic case of a dodgy fuel cut off (engine) loom 
Check the wires to the coil packs & also where it goes down at the front of the inlet manifold, especially where it goes down below to the crankshaft sensor 
Failing that, then I once had a similar problem on my 2.3, in that it was difficult to start when hot. Turned out to be a faulty fuel rail pressure regulator.
Hope this helps
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nodge
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Re: 2.3 Starting Problem
« Reply #3 on: Jul 15th, 2010, 9:17am » |
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Thanks for the suggestions. I'm thinking the fuel pump relay is the hot favourite at the moment so it wouldn't hurt to replace that. Just got to find where it is. I'm sure it'll be on the site somewhere.
John
Found it - R17 in the battery fuse box
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Re: 2.3 Starting Problem
« Reply #4 on: Jul 15th, 2010, 4:31pm » |
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Keep at it Nodge, youll get there in the end. Whats happened to the cossie m8 ? ? ? P.S. nice to see you over this side  . Let us know how you get on m8... Craig
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Re: 2.3 Starting Problem
« Reply #5 on: Jul 15th, 2010, 4:33pm » |
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Ah, ignor the cossie comment john. Im getting you confused with Bren ( it's been a long day ). Dont know how that happened... You are far more handsome & younger looking ( ok i think i,ve redeemed myself ) ... Craig
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Re: 2.3 Starting Problem
« Reply #6 on: Jul 15th, 2010, 6:22pm » |
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on Jul 15th, 2010, 4:33pm, Tons_of_fun wrote:| You are far more handsome & younger looking ( ok i think i,ve redeemed myself ) ... Craig |
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I'll think I'll drop this diesel at the Bull Ring and put the keys under the sunvisor!! 
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Re: 2.3 Starting Problem
« Reply #7 on: Jul 15th, 2010, 8:30pm » |
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Bullring's dangerously close Stuart,I think it would be worth putting it to a car transport firm
GOZZ.
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Re: 2.3 Starting Problem
« Reply #8 on: Jul 16th, 2010, 12:23pm » |
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Dose that mean you wont be staying for a bacon sandwich then Stuart ? ?
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