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[freecall666]

would replace spark plugs and fuel filter, new fuel filter as if been out of fuel for long time old depasits can harden and block it up. spark plugs can do same and not let spark across as sotted up, also check that there is fuel pressure. if had tec2 you could prime the fuel line without running engine. make sure the 3 main parts are working fuel spark and air. if they are all working then its somthig else.

[I_want_an_Omega]

The way to check fuel is getting through is to disconnect the two fuel hoses running to the inlet plenum on the top of the engine.

These are pipes connected to the top/middle on the drivers side.

Just disconnect them and crank over for a few seconds. Fuel should spurt out, so dont do it for too long for obvious reasons! If fuel spurts then great, but if not then you have a problem as it should do - if you see my logic. The fuel will only come out of one of them as its a closed loop system.

I think the pipes have different threads so you can't cross them over - but best to label them in case.

[riber3]

The way to check fuel is getting through is to disconnect the two fuel hoses running to the inlet plenum on the top of the engine.

These are pipes connected to the top/middle on the drivers side.

Just disconnect them and crank over for a few seconds. Fuel should spurt out, so dont do it for too long for obvious reasons! If fuel spurts then great, but if not then you have a problem as it should do - if you see my logic. The fuel will only come out of one of them as its a closed loop system.

I think the pipes have different threads so you can't cross them over - but best to label them in case.

Hi all,

Today I was going to check plugs and filters but before I do I thought I would do another paperclip test especially as the fob is now operating the cental locking ok.

Also after checking on this site I discovered that the car is pre-facelift as it has the electric window switches on the centre console by the gearstick.

Anyway the test showed code fault 144 which is immobilser has no signal

Somebody mentioned there is an easy way to overcome (fix) this so please let me know what do next and then I will check plugs and filters etc by the way is there another fuel filter as well as the one in the tank??

[I_want_an_Omega]

The way to check fuel is getting through is to disconnect the two fuel hoses running to the inlet plenum on the top of the engine.

These are pipes connected to the top/middle on the drivers side.

Just disconnect them and crank over for a few seconds. Fuel should spurt out, so dont do it for too long for obvious reasons! If fuel spurts then great, but if not then you have a problem as it should do - if you see my logic. The fuel will only come out of one of them as its a closed loop system.

I think the pipes have different threads so you can't cross them over - but best to label them in case.

Hi all,

Today I was going to check plugs and filters but before I do I thought I would do another paperclip test especially as the fob is now operating the cental locking ok.

Also after checking on this site I discovered that the car is pre-facelift as it has the electric window switches on the centre console by the gearstick.

Anyway the test showed code fault 144 which is immobilser has no signal

Somebody mentioned there is an easy way to overcome (fix) this so please let me know what do next and then I will check plugs and filters etc by the way is there another fuel filter as well as the one in the tank??

The fuel filter on the estate isn't easy to get to - being located up near the back axle. If you try my trick you will see if fuel is flowing 

[freecall666]

The way to check fuel is getting through is to disconnect the two fuel hoses running to the inlet plenum on the top of the engine.

These are pipes connected to the top/middle on the drivers side.

Just disconnect them and crank over for a few seconds. Fuel should spurt out, so dont do it for too long for obvious reasons! If fuel spurts then great, but if not then you have a problem as it should do - if you see my logic. The fuel will only come out of one of them as its a closed loop system.

I think the pipes have different threads so you can't cross them over - but best to label them in case.

Hi all,

Today I was going to check plugs and filters but before I do I thought I would do another paperclip test especially as the fob is now operating the cental locking ok.

Also after checking on this site I discovered that the car is pre-facelift as it has the electric window switches on the centre console by the gearstick.

Anyway the test showed code fault 144 which is immobilser has no signal

Somebody mentioned there is an easy way to overcome (fix) this so please let me know what do next and then I will check plugs and filters etc by the way is there another fuel filter as well as the one in the tank??

just did a quick test on mine says that when doors unlock, when alarm is on and sat in car should say volts etc. but you need tec2 etc to see that. also when no battery has been on for wile will keep it stored until engine has been run from new or charged battery has started engine.

[riber3]

Many thanks again for the help. I will test fuel flow tomorrow and I will see if I can get hold of a tech2 if I can and see what it says.

I have just written to Jimbob to follow up on his comment about immobilsers and I will let you know what I find.

Thank you to the poster who told me where the fuel filter is located might have known it was some easy to get to LOL!!!!