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theaceofbass
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« on: July 23, 2009, 05:40:52 PM »
hi guys ,the engine management on my wee baby ,will not light and the car will not start...it was an intermittent problem (after it sat for a month in the snow), but is now permanent ..I've replace the starter coil and leads also the sparkplugs ,but still no joy..a mechanic friend of mine says it's probably the earthing straps to the engine...anybody any wiser?

please help...i won't let it rust away on my driveway...
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« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2009, 05:59:19 PM »
earth strap is a good call, they do corrode
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« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2009, 06:06:42 PM »
Battery? , Earthing from battery to bodyshell,  what does work or light up?

Or is it this?

http://totalcarlton.com/forums/index.php/topic,9876.msg79156.html#msg79156
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« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2009, 07:06:45 PM »
If nothing lights or turns maybe main fuse in box on passenger side turret blown.
If stuff does light up but not start maybe knackered starter?
Duff ignition switch?
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« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2009, 08:59:51 PM »
If it turns over but wont start,it could be the fuel pump relay,you'll find it under the black cover in the engine bay up behind the passengers strut,My one used to do that all the time.You'll find a big black relay in there give it a good wiggle and see if you engine light comes on,then it should start.
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« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2009, 09:30:30 PM »
Can you put your location. Somebody maybe local to you can cast an eye over it
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« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2009, 12:12:44 AM »
his loc is in N.Ireland - Co.Tyrone

if any1 is gonna call round then might as well call over to me too  Shocked Roll Eyes Grin
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« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2009, 10:22:13 AM »
Quote from: rogercw1 on July 23, 2009, 06:06:42 PM
Battery? , Earthing from battery to bodyshell,  what does work or light up?

Or is it this?

http://totalcarlton.com/forums/index.php/topic,9876.msg79156.html#msg79156
~she doesnt have an imobiliser...i've spayed the earth leads in water..no joy, other lights are fine
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theaceofbass
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« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2009, 10:46:59 AM »
UP DATE...i've just turned it over and the back left window went down ...and it didn't start...
i'm gonna try the fuelpump relay when the battery is charged
~and thanks for all the help
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« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2011, 07:53:16 PM »
i've replaced the fuel pump relay and have a mechanic looking at it now.. thanks for the help peops , if i cant get her running , i will post here for parts  Sad... and then leap of a bridge.
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2011, 10:00:39 PM »
possible ecu fault is it a 2 or 3 row ecu??

if it turns out to be the ecu i believe we have one or two in stock!!
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