Didn’t realise they’d start on 2. Rules that out then!Yes it's got two coil packs it's an 06
It will start and drive on the flat with only one working
Just will not pull up a gradient
No error code on a 06Thanks for the suggestions. I had an ignition coil fail a few years ago and that gave me an error code so unlikely. I was wondering if it could be timing, but I would have expected an error code. I'll check the timing belt tomorrow.
If there is a buz from the fuel pump, the inertial switch is fine. The switch is on the pumps motors groundAlso the fuel cut off switch. I didn't realise it had one.
If the fault is on the control side the computer will detect a open or short and flag an errorThanks for the suggestions. I had an ignition coil fail a few years ago and that gave me an error code so unlikely. I was wondering if it could be timing, but I would have expected an error code. I'll check the timing belt tomorrow. Also the fuel cut off switch. I didn't realise it had one.
As the gearbox has a differential inside, turning one wheel when in gear will not turn the gearbox or engine, a bit like one wheel spinning and the other remains still when stuck in mud.. To turn the engine over you need to use a spanner on the crank shaft pully nut and turn in the normal direction of rotation (easier with spark plugs removed)Thank you for your suggestions. The Haynes manual doesn't mention the cut off switch at all. It is mentioned in the Owners manual that comes with the car. It says it's under the drivers seat. Thanks to IRC I found it under the passenger seat, which would be the drivers seat in Italy! It wasn't the cause of the problem. So I decided to check if the timing belt was intact and set up correctly.
That's where I seem to have reached my level of incompetance. I jacked the car up and put it in gear. Moving the road wheel should move the timing belt to line up the marks. But it doesn't move. Neither do the pistons. Then I tried operating the inition key. The starter whirls happily and the road wheels move. But the pistons and the timing belt don't. I don't understand.
I've packed up for the day and made a cup of tea. I'm going to try and remember how an engine works unless, dementia has finally set in.
If I read this rightThen I tried operating the inition key. The starter whirls happily and the road wheels move. But the pistons and the timing belt don't. I don't understand.
Thank you Johno. I didn't realise there was a differential in the gearbox. Just tried the starter with it in neutral and the timing belt and pistons moved! Tomorrow I start checking the timing belt position again.As the gearbox has a differential inside, turning one wheel when in gear will not turn the gearbox or engine, a bit like one wheel spinning and the other remains still when stuck in mud.. To turn the engine over you need to use a spanner on the crank shaft pully nut and turn in the normal direction of rotation (easier with spark plugs removed)
Or only one wheel off the ground.As the gearbox has a differential inside, turning one wheel when in gear will not turn the gearbox or engine, a bit like one wheel spinning and the other remains still when stuck in mud.. To turn the engine over you need to use a spanner on the crank shaft pully nut and turn in the normal direction of rotation (easier with spark plugs removed)
That’s what i was thinking That’s how i used to turn the engine over on my classic Mini to do the tappetsOr only one wheel off the ground.
Thank you yolanda. I discovered that this afternoon! Unfortunartely I still haven't discovered why the car won't start. Still, when you retire you need something to keep you occupiedIf you try this procedure in 1st gear there will be a lot of resistance through the drive train. Third gear would give a better result.
AnswersHave you got any further @barrycash
Maybe we should start at the begining
You say that there is fuel at the injectors
How was this tested, you need pressure not just fuel in the rails
You only need fuel, spark, compression happening roughly at the right time for there to be at least some type of firing
Can you hear the fuel pump priming evertime you turn the ignition on
What lights are lit on the dash when you turn the ignition on
What lights are lit on the dash when you crank the engine
Does the rev counter move (if you have one) while cranking
Any history before it failed
Did it stop running and failed to restart
fail to restart after being switched off