Azurez33 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Hmm could be down to the pump when it gets cold then, however could be crank or cam sensor aswell 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich350z Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 On 08/02/2021 at 21:36, Azurez33 said: Hmm could be down to the pump when it gets cold then, however could be crank or cam sensor aswell If that's the case (in regards to the pump) is there a way of fixing/preventing this? Or does it require a new pump? I plan on spending the weekend working through my list of things that I've cobbled together from various similar posts on this forum: NATS - check for water ingress Crank Sensor - remove connector and clean with electrical contact cleaner (will probably do this with every connector I can easily find under the bonnet lol) IDPM - check for loose connects/obvious breaks. Clutch pedal - check that the button that it presses to allow engine to start, is depressing correctly! As above, i tried the pedal dance and it doesn't seem to give me a code I understand (2 slow, 6 fast, 2 slow). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortPaul Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Did you ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich350z Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 35 minutes ago, ShortPaul said: Did you ? ...nooo... I don't like Pm'ing people - it feels instrusive lol. Does he mind? Also - just been out to the car - AND IT BLOODY WELL STARTED!!!! So, I think I've narrowed down the issue: When it was failing to start, my red immobiliser light was staying on even after turning the key. When it started just now, the red light went out when I turned the key! So, I though the red light was meant to stay on when you attempt to start it - evidently not! So, I assume that this is likely to be some kind of immobiliser issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Might sound stupid but have you tried replacing the battery in your key fob? we get this at work a lot eg car can’t read key code signal because it’s too weak etc... I’d advise making sure you have a back up key to try it on first before you try the “primary key” 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich350z Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 52 minutes ago, Azurez33 said: Might sound stupid but have you tried replacing the battery in your key fob? we get this at work a lot eg car can’t read key code signal because it’s too weak etc... I’d advise making sure you have a back up key to try it on first before you try the “primary key” No, I haven't tried this to be fair - but I have tried the spare key (the one with no buttons - think it's called a valet key) and that doesn't start it either, so I've ruled out being a key problem - but that doesn't mean I am not willing to try anything at this stage! So, I will order a battery for the key fob to see if it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azurez33 Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Yeah no harm checking for something that won’t cost much, have you had anybody actually code read it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 If the pedal dance is giving you lights you can’t read, get a cheap code reader and plug it in. I’d get one with a cable a cut out the phone Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and get it read. For £20 it’ll be useful for ages. All you have to be careful of is that it’s different reader for jap imports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Has your car had any mods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Did you drive it or leave it running after that one time it started, or just shut it off fairly soon after? Could be flooded (again) potentially. Try pulling the fuel pump fuse, turning the key and let it crank for 30 seconds, return the fuse and retry. This should dispel any excess fuel. Although i expect your mechanic would have tried that already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 And is a valet key even supposed to start the car? I always thought they just unlocked it so it could be valeted...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 1 hour ago, marzman said: And is a valet key even supposed to start the car? I always thought they just unlocked it so it could be valeted...? That’s weird, I thought you just got a lower rev limit with the valet key, to curb valet Parker enthusiasm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 The valet key doesn't open the gun box I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintopete58 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 When I had my jag valet key would let them in to start and move but no access to glove box and boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich350z Posted February 12, 2021 Author Share Posted February 12, 2021 19 hours ago, Stutopia said: If the pedal dance is giving you lights you can’t read, get a cheap code reader and plug it in. I’d get one with a cable a cut out the phone Bluetooth/Wi-Fi and get it read. For £20 it’ll be useful for ages. All you have to be careful of is that it’s different reader for jap imports. I've got a bluetooth OBDII reader which I've connected and it doesn't give any error codes. The device does work though as it has a feature where it gives live readouts on things like engine temp, throttle position and %, revs etc. 17 hours ago, Kieran O'Quick said: Has your car had any mods? No mods (unless you count my 350z dust caps I put on ) 17 hours ago, marzman said: Did you drive it or leave it running after that one time it started, or just shut it off fairly soon after? Could be flooded (again) potentially. Try pulling the fuel pump fuse, turning the key and let it crank for 30 seconds, return the fuse and retry. This should dispel any excess fuel. Although i expect your mechanic would have tried that already... Yeah when it started I drove it for a full week before it happened again! 17 hours ago, marzman said: And is a valet key even supposed to start the car? I always thought they just unlocked it so it could be valeted...? Yup - my wife uses this key all the time when I take my key to work and leave the car at home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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