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starfire039
18-06-11, 08:56 PM
Just disconnected my battery and reconnected... now the car won't start. When I turn on the ignition the fan spins up to full power, and the fuel pump doesn't whirr. Help???
try locking them unlocking it see if that does it
Steves Cleenz
18-06-11, 09:10 PM
dodgy connection, make sure you have a good connection, its giving the signs that the battery is flat (the fans come on when the battery is under 12volts)
starfire039
18-06-11, 10:20 PM
I am so unbelievably stupid.... I forgot to connected the 3rd wire to the negative terminal of the battery. That's what working 70 hours a week does to you!
Basically went to see laurence today, he kindly leant me a power VIS, didn't make a difference so he suggested disconnecting battery then reconnecting, and goign through the procedure to "restart" the ecu. After all the faffing and panicking I didn't pump the accelerator like you should, but it appears I have regained a bit of "oomph". Going to do it properly and see what happens. I am getting the "kick" now at 4.5-5k, very noticeable, before I disconnected the battery it was just flat. Although before all my problems I got that surge at 3.5k.
The "kick" should appear around 3-3.5k not 4.5-5k.
starfire039
20-06-11, 07:08 PM
I know, this is my problem, it's just gone.
Mr ZS180
20-06-11, 07:11 PM
Not having much luck with that car are you mate?!
starfire039
20-06-11, 11:19 PM
I know, in fairness it seems pretty strong and has been looked after, no issues apart from the plenum have surfaced since I had it. I'm banking on it being plenum/vis related, this power loss, it has all the characteristics of it. I'm just stumped. Laurence is on hand to help me out, which I am extremely greatful for. Just a shame I finally got the car I've wanted for years, had all that power and now it's gone. Feels like I'm being teased!
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