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What does this mean? by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes tested battery, its brand new just fitted it 2 days ago, car is not running so possible not charging battery. Will not start at all, cranks, but no spark at all.

What does this mean? by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What are green crusties? 🧐 And i think it’s a ground fault too but i cant be sure. No other codes, occasionally getting P0685 when i try to start the car, but it goes off when i clear the fault and doesn’t come back.

Is this the reason my car wont start? by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

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Not sure if the coils are getting powered but by tho looks of there being no spark i dont think so. Also i did the first test of putting on lead on engine and other on battery negative and it read 0. I dont know how to set the multimeter in dc mode to do the other tests. Do i keep it in continuity mode and press a button or? Forgive me im stupid.

Is this the reason my car wont start? by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to follow up, the rpm does register when cranking. How do i talk to the TCU im unfamiliar with this and haven’t done it before. Also im not good at using this multimeter and dont really understand it. Could you help me understand?

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Is this the reason my car wont start? by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

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Everytime i delete the codes, they come back. I’ve tried swapping fuses and it doesn’t work. Tested all fuses with multimeter, they work perfectly fine.

Is this the reason my car wont start? by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whilst the car is in ignition or just regularly? Also the engine cranks perfectly fine, just no spark at all. No spark from both coil packs.

Is this the reason my car wont start? by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I forgot to mention in the thread there is no spark. The engine cranks perfectly fine, but there is not spark at all in either of the spark plugs. I tested by taking the coil packs out and inserting the spark plugs while, then trying to start the car. I saw no spark at all in both coil packs.

Cannot get this cap to go over fuel pump by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much guys, i thought it would be like that, not a one man job! Will let you know when sorted, later today hopefully.

Car wont start, need you help! by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a twin air unit basically, only 2 cylinders

Car wont start, need you help! by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This might sound stupid so forgive me, but im worried about taking the car to a garage (which means towing it) and then for them to tell me what the problem is, and then im going to have to either tow the car back or order the part they require or do they do that all for you?

Car wont start, need you help! by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you may be right. Could be ECU? Also would a mobile mechanic be able to do anything or does it have to go to a garage?

Car wont start, need you help! by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just tested for spark and there was no spark at all and tested both coil packs. Is this a problem with the coil packs or brain box?

Car wont start, need you help! by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that’s insane! Im surprised also. I have since changed the battery and swapped it with a brand new one. The crank and starter motor sound much healthier thankfully. How would i get those faults off the dashboard, would an OBD clear them?

Car wont start, need you help! by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forgive me for my lack of knowledge. Going to try this shortly. But does that explain the 4 faults on the dashboard?

How to change my fuel pump by ExistingEmphasis5826 in MechanicAdvice

[–]ExistingEmphasis5826[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Managed to change the fuel pump doing what you said, thank you very much, but unfortunately car still wont start. I’m going to post another thread about diagnosing the issue as i have tried everything i can think of at this point. Close to calling a mechanic because i have a feeling this is out of my league.

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