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Old 07-03-2010, 04:20 PM
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i have a series 2 rs turbo was running fine hasnt been driven on the road yet just start it up now and then to run the engine but now wont start turns over i have a spark but just wont start i have a feeling it might be the ( fuel injection relay) any1 have any ideas what else it could be if you could let me know please!!!!
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does the fuel pump run at all, when switching ignition on and cranking?

are the plugs fouled?
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normally i use to hear a buzzin sort of noise when i use to turn on the ignition but it dont make that same noise any more and i havent checked the plugs recent
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Originally Posted by mk1sierra
normally i use to hear a buzzin sort of noise when i use to turn on the ignition but it dont make that same noise any more and i havent checked the plugs recent
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That buzzing will be your fuel pump, so either your pink fuel relay under your dash maybe knakered or you need a new fuel pump i'd imagine.
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Originally Posted by Jimmyc
That buzzing will be your fuel pump, so either your pink fuel relay under your dash maybe knakered or you need a new fuel pump i'd imagine.
thats wot i was thinking aswell mate thanks for that so once i replace the relay if it still dont work it must be the fuel pump n she will be running fine after that i hope, because i pretty sure my bro could smell the relay like its burnt so i will order 1 from ford tomorrow
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Originally Posted by mk1sierra
thats wot i was thinking aswell mate thanks for that so once i replace the relay if it still dont work it must be the fuel pump n she will be running fine after that i hope, because i pretty sure my bro could smell the relay like its burnt so i will order 1 from ford tomorrow
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I'd of thought so matey, good luck with it
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Originally Posted by Jimmyc
I'd of thought so matey, good luck with it
cheers mate n hopefully il bring sum good new to the RS owners
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