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Old 12-08-2007, 09:36 PM
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I parked my sierra 3 door up about 3-4 weeks ago and went to start it today and it wont start. THe battery is fully charged and its got plenty of fuel

Any idea's what the problem could be? ALways normally starts after sitting for weeks.


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Did you press the alarm fob.. "Sorry"
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Yeah i did that, The red light even goes off lol
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Give the fuel cut off switch a prod, they can be a pain in the arse.

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Is that in the boot like a normal sierra and granada etc?
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Dose it turn over?
Can you har the fuel pump?
Is there a spark?
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Originally Posted by daviddunlop83
Is that in the boot like a normal sierra and granada etc?
Yes matey
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Havnt checked the spark. Yeah it turns over fine just wont start. YOu can hear it for a second just when the igition is turned on. When turning it over should be start to buzz while turning over?
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Originally Posted by daviddunlop83
Havnt checked the spark. Yeah it turns over fine just wont start. YOu can hear it for a second just when the igition is turned on. When turning it over should be start to buzz while turning over?
When the ignition is turned on it will prime up if you can hear this i would say that is ok' First thing i would do would be to check the switch in the boot then check for a spark.
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Checked if the pump is working and it is so then checked and there is no spark?

What is the most common problem on 3 door's to cause this?

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If there is no spark from the coil it is most likely to be the phase sensor or the crank sensor
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Is there anyway to check the coil? ANd also how can you check teh phase sensor or is it just a matter of replace it and see?
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You could put a plug in the coil lead and hold it to earth on the car and get someone to crank it over.
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