Ok, I've ruled out a starter problem as I've replaced it and I still can't get it to start, battery wise I know it's a bit low and could be an earthing problem somewhere but I've did a jump start with my other car and the car turns over but doesnt start. Spark plugs have all been replaced, though I need to find a day when it's not sooo rainny to check for spark.

 

Car has been turnt over with the fuel pump fuse out just in case it might have been a flooded engine. I'm sure I'm getting fuel otherwise I wouldnt have been covered in the stuff when I pulled them out! :hyper:

 

Has an Check engine light on, then cat light comes on when trying to start. I've talked to Mark about it but haven't had any replies back as of yet. If anyone can give me some other pointers to check as I would like to get the car started and see if there is any other problems I'll need to fix!

 

Video of the car trying to start is here:- http://www.putfile.com/w1ng

Was wondering if you ever figured out why it wont start. I'm having the same problem. Not starter, Not plugs. All we did was replace the water pump and now it will not start. Maybe security system? Please let me know

email me at cptruett@hotmail.com, thanks clinton

U NEED TO DO A CONSULT CHECK IF POSS MATE OR COUNT THE FLASHES ON THE ECU TO DERTERMINE WHY THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON , aLSO FOUNDS LIKE POSSIBLY ANOTHER CASE OF A KNACKERED PTU

U NEED TO DO A CONSULT CHECK IF POSS MATE OR COUNT THE FLASHES ON THE ECU TO DERTERMINE WHY THE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT IS ON , aLSO FOUNDS LIKE POSSIBLY ANOTHER CASE OF A KNACKERED PTU

Should check your caps lock! :rofl: Anyhow, I changed the spark plugs, messed about with the PTU and it started without the engine light on. After which the engine sounded like it bottomed out... :rant: So I'm most likey to break the thing now. Guess that'll be more fun then trying to get the thing to move again.

 

Number of things to do if you have the same problem from what I've found:-

 

1) Jump start the car, if the car starts then it's prob a battery problem

2) Check for spark

3) New spark plugs (could have been flooded)

4) Check PTU connectors

5) Check the wires to the starter/replace starter

 

I think that's about it.

Add to that, check wiring to the CAS and potentially even that the CAS is located properly with the end of the camshaft.