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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:52 PM
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A couple of weeks ago my cossie gave up the ghost or should I say it refused to go. Off it went to interpro and £623.00 later was "fixed" apparently too many alarm systems on it and one proved faulty and therefore removed car returned. Got in it today and yes exactly the same, engine turning over but no fuel going through. Any suggestions, I cant afford to give interpro another £623 again two weeks later with the same problem?? can anyone help????
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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how much! i could have removed all the old stuff and fitted a new shiney cat1 with window closure for way less than that.....and they havent even fixed it...go and give em hell!
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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couldve had a clifford 650 with plenty of options for that!!!!

and all they did was remove a few wires and a couple of boxes
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Nothing to do with the fuel cut off switch in the boot is it?



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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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Is there any other reason that it would display the same symptoms, does anyone know? I am sure that if I phone interpro they will treat it as a completely new issue, although I am sure it is not. Could really do with some advice??
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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my cut off switch is in the front passenger side
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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could be soooo many things.first off you want to find out what isnt working,fuel pump?spark?and then trace it back from there
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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£623



Thats more than most alarms cost never mind just getting one repaired
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:21 PM
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one thing yesterday when I drove it everytime I put my foot on the accelerator it didnt pick up on power (thought it was cause I had my wellies on and a stinking cold)
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:22 PM
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or not in this case
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by cossieracer
my cut off switch is in the front passenger side
what cars that ..on my 4*4 k reg its in the drivers foot well

its behind the right hand side plastic bit
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 11:52 PM
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my cut off switch is in the front passenger side
what cars that ..on my 4*4 k reg its in the drivers foot well

its behind the right hand side plastic bit
It an M reg Escort cossie. its in the front passenger foot well on the left hand side. When that pops does the engine still try to turn over or does it just do nothing like its dead??
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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ah sozz..you never stated the car in the first post

if it pops out it just cuts the fuel pump supply..the engine should still turn over just no petrol via the pump
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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ah sozz..you never stated the car in the first post

if it pops out it just cuts the fuel pump supply..the engine should still turn over just no petrol via the pump
oops I shall have a look in the morning .Fingers crossed cause I cant afford another £623 or have them come up with "a new issue"! can't help but think that they are really taking me for a ride afterall they can say anything and who am I to argue!! This is when I hate being female
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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go back and complain take somebody with you whos in the know..or a fair idea car wise..tbh without all the facts or pictures..i think your getting ripped off BIG TIME

good luck
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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you and me both and thank you L8 ECU used to be a good friend sadly lost touch
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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fuse box
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 01:15 AM
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interpro are known to be fookin robbers
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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Originally Posted by cossieracer
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ah sozz..you never stated the car in the first post

if it pops out it just cuts the fuel pump supply..the engine should still turn over just no petrol via the pump
oops I shall have a look in the morning .Fingers crossed cause I cant afford another £623 or have them come up with "a new issue"! can't help but think that they are really taking me for a ride afterall they can say anything and who am I to argue!! This is when I hate being female
Sorry but nothing to do with been a bird!
623 does the cunt sit outside with a dog and a shotgun for that?

As above you can get all alarm's removed and a concept 650 fitted for that. And it's the shit.

Go back and shout at the dick turpin wannabe.
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:03 PM
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Phoned interpro today at 12.30, blurted out the fact that after parting with £623 and two weeks later car still with same problem as before parting with money ie it wont go, I am still waiting for them to call me back. I am so frustrated and dont know where to turn
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by glancy2081
fuse box
probably
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by cozzie_dave1
Originally Posted by glancy2081
fuse box
probably

Elaborate a little please
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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 07:50 PM
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a fuse box is anojther couple of 100 £ that again if wrongly diagnosed is a wastre of money, more thab likely cruddy wiring, my esocs had 2 alarms and 2 imobilsers on it when i got it......reet fookin mess, AND needed a fusebox, ignition switch and some duff sensors replacing

it was like a the coonin factor to get it started with all the fobs, keys and plug ins...!!

check out its 2 day haircut..... total cost for alarm rip out and reinstall of toad cat 1, £250.

fusebox £230

sensors, £75



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Old Nov 26, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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I had three alarms and imobilisers, they removed the one they said was causeing the problem, it worked for 2 weeks and then back to square one. It is seriously doing my head in. I live in the middle of nowhere and no wheels
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