Saxman93
26th October 2012, 10:43
I have a 2001 reg vtr.
Engine sometimes starts no problem, then other times just keeps trying for ages with no luck, Ive had my work mates push me round the car park numerous times to try push start it but still no joy..Embarrasing!
Just bought it with good MOT, tax - Ran fine on test drive etc. I had failed to notice that someone had been playing with the wiring from the ECU - I suspect its had a new one fitted because two of the four screws that keep it fitted are missing. The cars engine light is on, i have had this plugged in and looked at by a garage - cleared the codes but they come straight back up - Basically the o2 censor is flagging up, all fuel injectors are flagging up as faulty. I have had the starter motor, alternator and battery tested and looked at. I have traced as many wires as I can see to make sure they are taped up and that there is not breakages..seems fine.
I do think it could be the fuel pump, just from looking at another post on here with simular symptoms.
I am running out of ideas, I am not very mechanical at all when it comes to cars so any help/ advise would be much appriecated.
Its just so strange how it is fine one time, then not the next!
Cheers,
Luke
Engine sometimes starts no problem, then other times just keeps trying for ages with no luck, Ive had my work mates push me round the car park numerous times to try push start it but still no joy..Embarrasing!
Just bought it with good MOT, tax - Ran fine on test drive etc. I had failed to notice that someone had been playing with the wiring from the ECU - I suspect its had a new one fitted because two of the four screws that keep it fitted are missing. The cars engine light is on, i have had this plugged in and looked at by a garage - cleared the codes but they come straight back up - Basically the o2 censor is flagging up, all fuel injectors are flagging up as faulty. I have had the starter motor, alternator and battery tested and looked at. I have traced as many wires as I can see to make sure they are taped up and that there is not breakages..seems fine.
I do think it could be the fuel pump, just from looking at another post on here with simular symptoms.
I am running out of ideas, I am not very mechanical at all when it comes to cars so any help/ advise would be much appriecated.
Its just so strange how it is fine one time, then not the next!
Cheers,
Luke