Sensors/ Not starting Pics added

[picklesayrshire]

Pics added . cud any1 tell me which sensors cud cause the car not to start, or cut out at times plz thanks.

[grumpypants]

Sensor that cuts the car out from running could be the MAP sensor. There are a whole host of sensors that can prevent the car from starting, or even worse a combination of sensors. I dont envy you in the least bit!!!!

[Marcus000]

I'm in a similar situation! :n:

If the lambda sensor is knackered will that also stop the car from starting?

[BobC]

Hi Dude,

Prime suspect would be the crankshaft position (aka TDC or engine speed) sensor. It tells the ECU when to fire the spark plugs.

Others that can cause difficulty starting include: MAP (as Grumpy said), air intake temp, coolant temp.

Bad spark plugs, coil and leads /coilpack, poor compression and fuel mixture problems also can cause problems.

You'll need to narrow the fault to:

1) fuel mix
2) electrical
3) compression

Otherwise you could spend £££s guessing.

[picklesayrshire]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190328331316 got these for £13 so not to bad so far.

[picklesayrshire]

http://s721.photobucket.com/albums/ww218/ccairney/Sensors/?action=view&current=missingsensor.jpg&t=1250942794008
this is wot ive been looking for, what sensor is this as mines has snapped off

[LeeM]

thats your reverse light switch, wouldnt cause the car not to start

[Marcus000]

Lol noob error, my problem was that I hadn't reconnected the coil pack plug after spraying the top of it.

iFail! :D

[picklesayrshire]

that all it is lol, bastard thought i has stumbled onto something there lol cheers

[picklesayrshire]

right av changed the coil pack and all seems well, fingers crossed , but im not counting my chickens yet lol, gna give it a good service this weekend.