Thread: Intermittent not starting

I got quite a good price $93 + $11 postage for a Lucas (4 CS) part from British Car Components in Melbourne, which is on par with the princes I got for Britpart/ Bearmach from most of the UK sources. Genuine range about $150-180!

It has also been suggested to me that the engine bay fuse/ relay box may be contributing to the starting issues?

It has a crack through at one of the fan relays, which is also blown, so replacement may be a good preventative measure. I'll take a better look at it over the weekend.

Originally Posted by RoverHse

It has also been suggested to me that the engine bay fuse/ relay box may be contributing to the starting issues?

It has a crack through at one of the fan relays, which is also blown, so replacement may be a good preventative measure. I'll take a better look at it over the weekend.

In a shady cool spot before we hit 44!

Gary

I have a fusebox for your car, PM sent

Originally Posted by RoverHse

It has also been suggested to me that the engine bay fuse/ relay box may be contributing to the starting issues?

It has a crack through at one of the fan relays, which is also blown, so replacement may be a good preventative measure. I'll take a better look at it over the weekend.

Thanks for the offer Wayne, but I've gone for a new one, including all.new relays ($$$). Yours was never the less a good price, for any one else that needs one.

I had also given the crank sensor area a good clean with degreaser last week, and this has seemed to allow me to travel to work and back the last week. The new one is in the post though and will be fitted over the weekend.

New crank sensor installed, still not starting ******

Well at least you can cross that off for now and the future. Next is Fusebox that you have coming, the fuel pump relay is close to the problem area and then the Fuel pump. Are you getting pressure at the fuel rail. The pump should run for a few seconds before the car starts. If it starts it will continue. If no start pump stops. ( as I understand things) No good cranking continuously. Short bursts and give the bottom of the fuel tank towards the front a thump with something flat.

Thanks Wayne. Just installed the new fuse box and new relays. Turned on the ignition, went through all the "set window" beeps, tried to start, and..... ABS FAULT! And won't even spin.

Back to the forums I go.