Non Starter - Waiting for the AA (V reg 1999 2.0 V6 Auto)

Kandyman · 7th November 2009, 10:06

Went to start the car this morning V reg 1999 2.0 V6 Auto and she would not start,She turns over but sounds lumpy it tries to catch but seems to splutter and die after a second.

Opened the bonnet and had a look and walked indoors and called the AA

Cant be the fuel pump as my car is on a V reg 99 and i am lead to believe that cars before 2001 don't have this fault.

I am thinking it's the crank sensor what what i have been reading on here.

I will update you all when the AA man has been.

Kandyman · 7th November 2009, 10:55

Well the AA man came and went with my car still not working and sitting on the drive.

He managed to get the car started but it didn't sound to healthy He plugged in his laptop and it showed no faults as the car started and said that ruled out any of the cam/crank/O2 sensors

The AA said it sounded mechanical and asked about the cam belts and asked if they have been change, The belts were replaced about 2 years ago by our very own Mr. Lates.

What next ?

Get the car transported down to see Andy & Ralph at Executive Motoring Services and see what they say and the costs involved

GreyGhost · 7th November 2009, 11:12

I'd still check the fuel filter before going any further. Although that usually results in total failure to start.

Steffan · 7th November 2009, 11:14

The AA man's software may or may not read the fault codes correctly on your 99 car so I would get it towed to XMS to put it on the T4 if you can't rule out other fuelling issues.

Greeners · 7th November 2009, 11:16

andy

I assume you've got recovery with the AA..?

Get them to take it to EXMS

Kandyman · 8th November 2009, 07:55

Greeners I have full AA cover

I'll be giving EMS a call on Monday sort out delivery of my car.

starbug2 · 8th November 2009, 08:26

hope you get it sorted

AURORA MG · 8th November 2009, 19:40

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Originally Posted by Kandyman

Get the car transported down to see Andy & Ralph at Executive Motoring Services and see what they say and the costs involved

What a nice customer you are. You can meet our new technician - Martin. He was the local Vauxhall garage's (that shut) top technician.

Kandyman · 8th November 2009, 19:45

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Originally Posted by Aurora ZT-T

What a nice customer you are. You can meet our new technician - Martin. He was the local Vauxhall garage's (that shut) top technician.

Your welcome Andy,

I did send Ralph a PM informing him that i will be calling them on Monday but i don't know if he logs on much over the weekends, so if you speak to him let him know,

If the fix is a cheap one i might even let you loose on her to give her a treat.

EXMSRalph · 9th November 2009, 17:22

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Originally Posted by Kandyman

Your welcome Andy,

I did send Ralph a PM informing him that i will be calling them on Monday but i don't know if he logs on much over the weekends, so if you speak to him let him know,

If the fix is a cheap one i might even let you loose on her to give her a treat.

I don't tend to visit the forum between 12.30 on Saturday and 12.00 on Monday, so have only just read this. We'll get it on the T4 and see what that brings up.

BTW our new engineer's name is Martyn, not Martin

7th November 2009, 10:06	#1
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Non Starter - Waiting for the AA (V reg 1999 2.0 V6 Auto) Went to start the car this morning V reg 1999 2.0 V6 Auto and she would not start,She turns over but sounds lumpy it tries to catch but seems to splutter and die after a second. Opened the bonnet and had a look and walked indoors and called the AA Cant be the fuel pump as my car is on a V reg 99 and i am lead to believe that cars before 2001 don't have this fault. I am thinking it's the crank sensor what what i have been reading on here. I will update you all when the AA man has been.

7th November 2009, 11:16	#5
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	andy I assume you've got recovery with the AA..? Get them to take it to EXMS __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

8th November 2009, 08:26	#7
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7th November 2009, 10:55	#2
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Well the AA man came and went with my car still not working and sitting on the drive. He managed to get the car started but it didn't sound to healthy He plugged in his laptop and it showed no faults as the car started and said that ruled out any of the cam/crank/O2 sensors The AA said it sounded mechanical and asked about the cam belts and asked if they have been change, The belts were replaced about 2 years ago by our very own Mr. Lates. What next ? Get the car transported down to see Andy & Ralph at Executive Motoring Services and see what they say and the costs involved

7th November 2009, 11:12	#3
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I'd still check the fuel filter before going any further. Although that usually results in total failure to start.

7th November 2009, 11:14	#4
Steffan Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon, Conn Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: London Posts: 136 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The AA man's software may or may not read the fault codes correctly on your 99 car so I would get it towed to XMS to put it on the T4 if you can't rule out other fuelling issues.

8th November 2009, 07:55	#6
Kandyman Banned ROVER 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE Limousine 2004 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Welling Posts: 10,995 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Greeners I have full AA cover I'll be giving EMS a call on Monday sort out delivery of my car.