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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:06 PM
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Default mk3 xr3 efi wont start

ive tred everything i can think of but the car wont start. just changed engine and cant get spark but dot know why fuel-ok turning over ok but wont fire up if anyone can help i would be so happy as this is holdin me up big time
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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have you got the cps sensor pluged in as that might be why there no spark so wont start ????


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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 04:58 PM
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most likely crank position sensor.
or coil pack.
also there is a little brown wire near the battery, its very important
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 10:17 PM
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same with mine let me know its the same prob im so pissed off mate
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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any luck lads ?????? im still of the road so annoying
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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also there is a little brown wire near the battery, its very important
Whats it for? Mines the same prob but think its CPS not reading flywheel but would like to check everything anyway
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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just a silly idea but u do know u have to use a efi flywheel dont you????

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