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Offline Boda_no1

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16v not starting
« on: 01 May 2015, 23:58 »
OK so my 2ltr 16v on k-jet has been garage stored for 8 months without moving. Charged battery 1 week ago, it needed a jump but did start ok. Drove it for 10 miles, washed and polished it. Went to put it away and it would not fire at all. Turns over fine but does not try to fire. Could something have got wet from washing?

Offline sparkplug

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Re: 16v not starting
« Reply #1 on: 04 May 2015, 14:24 »
is the fuel pump priming ?
it could be a blown fuse ?

start with the cheap & easy stuff first  :smiley:
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Offline gazareth

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Re: 16v not starting
« Reply #2 on: 04 May 2015, 17:13 »
check for fuel and spark first. could just be coincidence that something failed at the same time you were washing it. never had any bother after washing my car though.

Offline Boda_no1

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Re: 16v not starting
« Reply #3 on: 05 May 2015, 02:39 »
Thanks guys, will check these first.