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Johna

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Not STarting
04. Jan 2011 at 12:09

Hi Folks - I need some urgent help please as my missus needs her car desperately for Thursday. Car turns over fine on the key and when I have got it started it seems to run perfectly but the bloody thing just will not start. Got it going eventually but took about 15 mins of cranking over. I am going to check the codes tonight to see if anything has cropped up but the EML has never come on so I assume (possibly wrongly) that a fault won't be recorded. If anyone could point me in a vague direction of what could be main contenders that would be really appreciated!

Many thanks in advance.

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freecall666 Senior Member Offline fun for all, get with the program Posts: 656 looking over your shoulder Gender: Drives: 2.0I polar sea blue	Re: Not STarting Reply #1 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:20 put foot to floor and start engine, should start. if not try it a few times just to get the fuel out.
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Jimbob Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Third nipple removal completed succesfuly Posts: 20462 Chester / Flintshire Gender: Drives: 52 3.2 MV6 Estate & 98 3.0 MV6 Manual Estate	Re: Not STarting Reply #2 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:23 The codes will be of use... Expect a 19. - Crank sensor Ignore the post above, starting with WOT can clear injectors, doesnt sound like thats the issue.
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Johna Newbie Offline Posts: 34 Newcastle upon Tyne Gender: Drives: 2 near identical 2001 Omega CD 2.6 V6 (I'm just greedy) Suzuki GSX 750F	Re: Not STarting Reply #3 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:38 Many thanks - I have just found a How to on replacing the crank sensor too - doesn't look too difficult even for the mechanically challenged like myself. Will phone up the local Stealer see if they have one in stock - fingers crossed! Any idea how much they cost?
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freecall666 Senior Member Offline fun for all, get with the program Posts: 656 looking over your shoulder Gender: Drives: 2.0I polar sea blue	Re: Not STarting Reply #4 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:40 would check that it is that first, do paper clip test first.
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Johna Newbie Offline Posts: 34 Newcastle upon Tyne Gender: Drives: 2 near identical 2001 Omega CD 2.6 V6 (I'm just greedy) Suzuki GSX 750F	Re: Not STarting Reply #5 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:43 Will do thanks - just having a cash flow panic following Christmas!
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freecall666 Senior Member Offline fun for all, get with the program Posts: 656 looking over your shoulder Gender: Drives: 2.0I polar sea blue	Re: Not STarting Reply #6 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:48 if nothing comes up check the spark plugs and leads.
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Re: Not STarting
Reply #7 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:55

Johna wrote on 04. Jan 2011 at 12:38:

Many thanks - I have just found a How to on replacing the crank sensor too - doesn't look too difficult even for the mechanically challenged like myself. Will phone up the local Stealer see if they have one in stock - fingers crossed! Any idea how much they cost?

Retail, trade, TC + vat

2.6/3.0/3.2 90540743 £55.00 £49.56 £42.63

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Jimbob Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Third nipple removal completed succesfuly Posts: 20462 Chester / Flintshire Gender: Drives: 52 3.2 MV6 Estate & 98 3.0 MV6 Manual Estate	Re: Not STarting Reply #8 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:56 freecall666 wrote on 04. Jan 2011 at 12:48: if nothing comes up check the spark plugs and leads. its a 2.6, doesnt have leads.. (has plugs and coilpacks) Its also the pedal trick to check for codes, not the paperclip, howtos are in my signature
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Kevin Wood

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Re: Not STarting
Reply #9 - 04. Jan 2011 at 12:57

Jimbob wrote on 04. Jan 2011 at 12:56:

freecall666 wrote on 04. Jan 2011 at 12:48:

if nothing comes up check the spark plugs and leads.

its a 2.6, doesnt have leads.. (has plugs and coilpacks)

Its also the pedal trick to check for codes, not the paperclip, howtos are in my signature Thumbs Up!

Yep, so each cylinder has its' own coil. Be very surprised if more than one had failed, so it would start but with a misfire.

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Johna Newbie Offline Posts: 34 Newcastle upon Tyne Gender: Drives: 2 near identical 2001 Omega CD 2.6 V6 (I'm just greedy) Suzuki GSX 750F	Re: Not STarting Reply #10 - 04. Jan 2011 at 13:27 I noticed that in the list of codes there isn't a "19" for crankshaft sensor listed? Or is my brain slightly melded after the holidays?
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Elite Pete Omega King Offline My spider senses are tingling Posts: 17813 Northwich/Chester Gender: Drives: Facelift Wheezel,Breaking 2001 MV6	Re: Not STarting Reply #11 - 04. Jan 2011 at 13:30 I think its 0335 on the 2.6
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Kevin Wood Global Moderator Admin Team Offline Posts: 20377 Alton, Hampshire Gender: Drives: 3.2 MV6 (LPG), Westfield	Re: Not STarting Reply #12 - 04. Jan 2011 at 13:37 Elite Pete wrote on 04. Jan 2011 at 13:30: I think its 0335 on the 2.6 Yep. Pedal test it and see if that comes up. I have seen failures without a code though. Kevin
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Re: Not STarting
Reply #13 - 05. Jan 2011 at 11:12

Just to let you all know, I did the pedal test last night and in a perverse kind of way was delighted to get the code 0335 Crankshaft Sensor. Unfortunately, Vauxhall were going to take a week to get one, however EuroPart round the corner have got one in! Fingers crossed, all should be right with the world tonight.

Many thanks for everyone's help, very much appreciated!

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Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Not STarting Reply #14 - 05. Jan 2011 at 11:15 Johna wrote on 05. Jan 2011 at 11:12: .....Unfortunately, Vauxhall were going to take a week to get one, however EuroPart round the corner have got one in! Fingers crossed, all should be right with the world tonight. .... Generic crank sensor can be problematic
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