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205 not starting
DIY Si - 18/2/07 at 01:11 PM

Right, I'll try again. I had written a full massive post then go it deleted due to no subject!!
Anyways,
the wife's 205 is refusing to start and I can't figure out why. It has the Mi16 engine with Jenveys fitted, and running an Emerald M3DK. It has sparks and the Emerald is seeing the engine turn over. I can't check the emerald itself, as I have a Mac and can't view the start up disc. It ran fine last week, and all I've done since it fit a stereo unit, due to the previous owner keeping the stuff that was in it. I can't see any lose wires that I may have dislodged/disconnected. I can smell fuel at the exhaust, but is it worth pulling the injectors? This is a right PITA, due to the tight engine bay.
Any ideas on what to check/look for next? I'm now a bit lost and running out of ideas.


SeaBass - 18/2/07 at 01:25 PM

When you say installed a stereo - did you disconnect the battery or just plug in the stereo to the DIN connector?
You'd really need to fire up the Emerald software to get a handle on what is happening.


Liam - 18/2/07 at 01:53 PM

If it's sparking correctly it should fire on easystart . Got any? If you've been fiddling with the electrics have you checked fuses etc? Can you hear the fuel pump? Its relay OK?

Liam


DIY Si - 18/2/07 at 02:07 PM

Stereo went straight into the DIN connector. Do I need the emerald in the car to check it properly? I can't do the easy start as I have to remove the throttle bodies to get the air filter off fully. Also I don't have any easy start!

P.S The fuel pump primes.

[Edited on 18/2/07 by DIY Si]


DIY Si - 18/2/07 at 02:31 PM

Not sure why this has helped, but I plugged the CU coms lead in, and it now works! Why would this do anything?


MikeRJ - 18/2/07 at 02:54 PM

Is it firing at all, or totaly dead? I the engine spinning over at normal speed?

If you are getting fuel and a spark then might be worth unclipping the cambelt cover and making sure timing hasn't moved.

[EDIT]
Oops, started replying to this ages ago and got interrupted by my daughter!

[Edited on 18/2/07 by MikeRJ]


rusty nuts - 18/2/07 at 06:19 PM

Plugs may have dried out now? possibly caused by overfueling due to CTS fault?


DIY Si - 18/2/07 at 06:25 PM

It wasn't moments before I reconnected the lead, so the plugs would've been damp/wet at the time. Literally the only thing I did was reconnect the comms led! Most confusing.