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Old May 1, 2012 | 11:40 AM
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Cossie engine turning over but not starting no spark
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:08 PM
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Do you hear the fuel pump when the ignition is switched on?

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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Crank sensor? Coil? Engine earth?
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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:44 PM
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have you disconnected anything lately?

chack crank sensor, igntion amps and dizzy
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Old May 1, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Engine has been out but everything was ok when we went to santa pod
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Old May 1, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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so its just decided not to fire up?
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Old May 1, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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phase sensor worth checking#
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Like I say you need to confirm whether or not the pump primes, as alot can be told from that.

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Old May 1, 2012 | 06:26 PM
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bad or wrong connector on crank sensor
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Old May 1, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Cosworth firing problem, i use a gallon of petrol and a box of matches.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 08:19 PM
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Funny, not
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Old May 1, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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Funny, not
Sorry i couldn't help it. I hope you get it sorted.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 08:40 PM
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Crank and phase sensor connections on round the wrong way ?

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Old May 2, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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Originally Posted by New Shell Dude
Sorry i couldn't help it. I hope you get it sorted.
No probs m8
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Old May 2, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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Changed phase & crank sensor still not firing up & fuel pump not priming so it could be alarm clifford concept 300 fitted on car
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It's impossible to say as it depends on which circuits are immobilized, but it will be either a ECU problem, no power etc or the CPS signal is not being received, bad wiring etc.

The easiest way to check is to see if the immobilizer LED is extinguishing when the ignition is on? If so then it's working, by indication at least.

That is why I asked first as it's pointless aimlessly changing sensors seen as no one would be able to tell from the initial information what was wrong!

Are all four lugs intact on the crank pulley as well?

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Old May 2, 2012 | 01:22 PM
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Yes m8 my mate is on his way over with a low loader to take it to an auto electrician
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Old May 3, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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Found out what the problem is the fuse board is fooked
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