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Title: wont start
Post by: aiden on 30 April 2012, 10:55:48

hi all,   eml and battery and oil lights stay on when the ignition is on but car wont start any ideas  Adien

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: tigers_gonads on 30 April 2012, 11:06:52

Does the engine turn over ?

Pop the bonnet and see if you can hear the starter solenoid click when the ignition key is turned to position 3 ?

Put all lights and fans on and turn the key.  Do the lights dim ?

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: aiden on 30 April 2012, 11:10:25

yes the engine turns over

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: tigers_gonads on 30 April 2012, 11:15:53

What engine ?

Plenty of fuel ?

Read the codes and post them on here  :y

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90581.0

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 30 April 2012, 11:29:49

Am betting on a code 19!

I might be in your area in the near future :y

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: aiden on 30 April 2012, 11:31:06

code 19

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 30 April 2012, 11:34:12

Quote from: aiden on 30 April 2012, 11:31:06

code 19

Crank sensor (or more likely, it's wiring) is knackered.

Use a genuine GM replacement only.

Not a bad job to do - accessed from underneith, passenger side :y

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: RobG on 30 April 2012, 11:35:41

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90540.0 ;)

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: aiden on 30 April 2012, 11:48:24

James do you know when you will be in this area, i would like to get it done

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 30 April 2012, 12:58:05

Quote from: aiden on 30 April 2012, 11:48:24

James do you know when you will be in this area, i would like to get it done

Not for at least a few days - you could always DIY? :y

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: TheBoy on 30 April 2012, 17:45:24

Does the useless student (tunnie) work near Middlesex  :-\. Wonder if he would be willing to assist  :-\

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 30 April 2012, 17:54:04

Quote from: TheBoy on 30 April 2012, 17:45:24

Does the useless student (tunnie) work near Middlesex  :-\. Wonder if he would be willing to assist  :-\

good point :y

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: tunnie on 30 April 2012, 18:23:13

I'm in London W3, I work near Brentford/Osterley. Always willing to assist, although I have no tools here in London. I'm planning to pop home next week, I can bring some tools back and change that sensor for you  :y

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: aiden on 01 May 2012, 12:25:45

thanks for all your help but i need to get it fixed this week , trying to get a mobile mechanic in this area, Aiden :

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 01 May 2012, 13:42:03

IF I get time and if it's not piddling with rain, I could potentially come over on Sunday if you've got the part.

Seriously consider either getting it done locally though, or DIY, as it might not be totally cost effective for you  :-\

Feel free to PM if you'd like to discuss :y

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: holtender on 01 May 2012, 22:42:14

I did one last week on a 2.5, I think I payed £68 for a genuine part, but they had to order it in and there is a link on here explaining that there are two types of crank sensor on the 2.5 so  if you have a 2.5 make sure you get the correct one.

Simple job to do, just unplug one end and use a Torx screwdriver on the other end.

The hardest part of the job is locating the crank sensor, if you take off the N/S front wheel you will see the oil filter and the sensor is just above it held in by a torx bolt.

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: Entwood on 01 May 2012, 22:51:33

As above but follow the guide regarding routing of the cable.... or the exhaust heat will damage it and you'll be replacing it again very soon !!

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: aiden on 02 May 2012, 11:44:49

 recieved new sensor i'll try and fit it today if the rain keeps off, Aiden

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 02 May 2012, 14:02:04

Quote from: aiden on 02 May 2012, 11:44:49

recieved new sensor i'll try and fit it today if the rain keeps off, Aiden

 :y :y

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 04 May 2012, 16:55:15

Any luck?

As this is such a quick job, (eg, 15 mins) I could potentially call in tomorrow PM, as I may be near the area, weather depending. Drop me a PM if you need any help.

I'm hoping you've got it sorted, though  :y

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: aiden on 05 May 2012, 12:48:38

not done it yet, just recieved set of torx sockets, try and do it today :

Title: Re: wont start
Post by: aiden on 05 May 2012, 14:53:14

all done and running took about 20 mins, many thanks for your   :y help. Aden