car wont start, any ideas?

Larcen · 20th May 2012, 14:27

tried to start the car turn the key revs once then insted of settleing to idle it dies straight out, i dont have a fault code reader but is there a way to get it manualy like on most older cars (flashing lights that kinda thing)

CMB · 20th May 2012, 14:36

I had a similar problem 12/18 months ago, car started then died.
I kept the starter turning with the throttle pressed to the floor even after the engine fired up until it started to run, unevenly at first but soon cleared.
A dirty cam sensor or sticking valve were the most likley suspects.
No problems since.

Larcen · 20th May 2012, 14:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMB

I had a similar problem 12/18 months ago, car started then died.
I kept the starter turning with the throttle pressed to the floor even after the engine fired up until it started to run, unevenly at first but soon cleared.
A dirty cam sensor or sticking valve were the most likley suspects.
No problems since.

just tried that, battery cant take much more hasnt made any difference

chipsceola · 20th May 2012, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larcen

just tried that, battery cant take much more hasnt made any difference

Don't mean to worry you but reading this thread is essential in your position !!!
Chips

chrissyboy · 20th May 2012, 15:36

more than likely your fuel filter has come apart .if that hapens then you just wont have enough fuel pressure to keep car running ,and it may not even start .there is plenty on here about the fuel filter ,look up orange clip.

Parker · 20th May 2012, 16:07

Check this thread:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=58868

Larcen · 21st May 2012, 14:35

decided to have another go starting it before i had a look at fuel filter, and it started first time . . . so im guessing crud in the tank.

crofts · 22nd May 2012, 01:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larcen

decided to have another go starting it before i had a look at fuel filter, and it started first time . . . so im guessing crud in the tank.

Doubt it's crud in the tank, after all the system has efficient fuel filters.
Did you check the orange clip on N/S tank filter ?

Larcen · 22nd May 2012, 16:40

well it did it again today, it started i drove it to somewhere, left it for an hour drove back, was in for about 15 min then when i went to go out again . . . it did the same thing. . . . i have gotten to the filter but i dont know what im supposed to be looking at if its wrong, what should i be looking out for

Larcen · 22nd May 2012, 16:54

oh and there is an orange clip on it

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20th May 2012, 15:36	#5
chrissyboy This is my second home lovely little ford focus. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: East Dulwich Posts: 7,877 Thanks: 2 Thanked 82 Times in 68 Posts	more than likely your fuel filter has come apart .if that hapens then you just wont have enough fuel pressure to keep car running ,and it may not even start .there is plenty on here about the fuel filter ,look up orange clip. __________________ [ I'm really confused. -I keep dreaming I'm an insomniac

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21st May 2012, 14:35	#7
Larcen Regular poster MG ZT-T+ 1.8T Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gloucester Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	decided to have another go starting it before i had a look at fuel filter, and it started first time . . . so im guessing crud in the tank. __________________ Its all fun and games till someone loses an eye [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd May 2012, 16:40	#9
Larcen Regular poster MG ZT-T+ 1.8T Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gloucester Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well it did it again today, it started i drove it to somewhere, left it for an hour drove back, was in for about 15 min then when i went to go out again . . . it did the same thing. . . . i have gotten to the filter but i dont know what im supposed to be looking at if its wrong, what should i be looking out for __________________ Its all fun and games till someone loses an eye [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

20th May 2012, 14:36	#2
CMB Regular poster Mitsubishi Mirage 3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cheslyn Hay Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I had a similar problem 12/18 months ago, car started then died. I kept the starter turning with the throttle pressed to the floor even after the engine fired up until it started to run, unevenly at first but soon cleared. A dirty cam sensor or sticking valve were the most likley suspects. No problems since.

22nd May 2012, 16:54	#10
Larcen Regular poster MG ZT-T+ 1.8T Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gloucester Posts: 43 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	oh and there is an orange clip on it __________________ Its all fun and games till someone loses an eye [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]