The car does not start up.

[martinholmesuk]

Hi,<br><br>My car does not start up. I turn the key and the start motor goes and it sounds like it's about to turn on but it just keeps turning over.<br><br>I don't think i'm getting any fuel the pipes are dry. The computer says it's 1/2 full.<br><br>Help help :-) <p></p><i></i>

[dragon]

Start with the basics - do you hear the fuel pump activate when you turn the key so the electrics are on, but not actually turning the starter? (don't know if it's audible on all cars though - mine is) Have you checked that you're getting sparks at the plugs? If you aren't, or they are weak, time to check your HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm for damage/wear. Also check the battery has sufficient whoomph (not just charge in Volts but ampage too) - always worth checking this basic stuff before talking about knackered fuelling systems <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> - Let us know the results... G <p></p><i></i>

[dragon]

There's loads more little tests you can do, btw - but didn't want to bog you down <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>

[martinholmesuk]

Start with the basics - do you hear the fuel pump activate when you turn the key so the electrics are on, but not actually turning the starter? (don't know if it's audible on all cars though - mine is) Have you checked that you're getting sparks at the plugs? If you aren't, or they are weak, time to check your HT leads, distributor cap and rotor arm for damage/wear. Also check the battery has sufficient whoomph (not just charge in Volts but ampage too) - always worth checking this basic stuff before talking about knackered fuelling systems - Let us know the results... G <br><br>Hi,<br><br>I do not hear the pump, (never have) The start trys andf keeeps trying :-( No idea abput sparks !! HT leads are OK ! <br>Calling RAC. <p></p><i></i>

[martinholmesuk]

Remember I got that sporty fuel regulator with the turn screw!! I tired turning it more and less but no change. <br><br>I took the hoses off and there dry so I sucked and sucked and then age's later the petrol came up (tastes like shi*) Also when I put more petrol into I did not hear that vacuum noise when u open the fuel cap. <p></p><i></i>

[martinholmesuk]

I checked all the fuses but I found some way way under the dash and it was the fuel pump. (panic over) Thanks for your help. <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <p></p><i></i>