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pmanson
Original Poster
10,883 posts
122 months
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I hate cars! Decided to take the TVR to work this morning.
Got in, fuel pumps primed and car started.... put the radio in (had taken the fascia off the other day) and while I was doing this the car cut out (without warning).
Went to re-start the car and the fuel pump wasn't turning over... didn't have time to check it over so will have to take a look tonight.
ARAGH
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Nosh
696 posts
36 months
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pmanson said: I hate cars! Decided to take the TVR to work this morning.
Got in, fuel pumps primed and car started.... put the radio in (had taken the fascia off the other day) and while I was doing this the car cut out (without warning).
Went to re-start the car and the fuel pump wasn't turning over... didn't have time to check it over so will have to take a look tonight.
ARAGH Listen, mate - things only happen in 8's with cars - what u up to? Feel for you 
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pmanson
Original Poster
10,883 posts
122 months
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Let me see:
1) Speedo packed up
2) MOT - Alternator discovered to be the reason for the speedo failure
3) Replacement alternator failed
4) Need to sort the outriggers
5) Relays knackered (symptom not cause)
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Nosh
696 posts
36 months
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pmanson said: Let me see:
1) Speedo packed up
2) MOT - Alternator discovered to be the reason for the speedo failure
3) Replacement alternator failed
4) Need to sort the outriggers
5) Relays knackered (symptom not cause) You forgot one...... 6) door relay drivers side?
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pmanson
Original Poster
10,883 posts
122 months
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Nosh said: pmanson said: Let me see:
1) Speedo packed up
2) MOT - Alternator discovered to be the reason for the speedo failure
3) Replacement alternator failed
4) Need to sort the outriggers
5) Relays knackered (symptom not cause) You forgot one...... 6) door relay drivers side? That's working ok - just seems to be a loose connection in the door mirror (wiggle the door mirror a bit and it starts working again...)
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Quietlybonkers
3,192 posts
13 months
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In my first couple of months I have had: 1. Tyre pressures wrong 2. Wheel alignment way out 3. Speedo sensor failed 4. Interior light failed. 5. 100 amp fuse failed 6. Door solenoid failed 7. Hot start issue 8. Tyres catching on wheel arches 9. Perished fuel pipes 10. Stepper motor in plenum broken 11. Loose baffle in exhaust 12. Anti roll bar mountings bent 13. Radio u/s I have however had nothing go wrong for.......oh, days......now, so there is hope for everyone 
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pmanson
Original Poster
10,883 posts
122 months
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So what do I check next...
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Quietlybonkers
3,192 posts
13 months
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Generally, or re the dying and not restarting this morning?
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pmanson
Original Poster
10,883 posts
122 months
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Quietlybonkers said: Generally, or re the dying and not restarting this morning? The not starting issue... I'll give the car a good service at the end of the month but just need to get it going again... looks like something may be blowing the fuel pump relay
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Diderot
2,589 posts
61 months
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Mine won't start now. Service and MOT 2 weeks ago, all good apart from the invoice. Battery is fully charged, pump primes, but try to start and there's absolutely nothing - no clicking, no turning over, nothing. If I had a gun I would shoot the car.
Immobiliser?
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kennybgr8
170 posts
11 months
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Dont know if this will helb but I had similar was told to tap fuel pump with say a spanner, and that worked good luck,,,
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Quietlybonkers
3,192 posts
13 months
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Quietlybonkers said: In my first couple of months I have had: I have however had nothing go wrong for.......oh, days......now, so there is hope for everyone Errrrr - famous last words - lost reverse gear last weekend!!!
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FlipFlopGriff
4,889 posts
116 months
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Are you getting fuel and are you getting a spark. If not getting one of these then works backwards.
Possibly ignition amp?
FFG
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Nosh
696 posts
36 months
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Mine broke down on the way to getting it serviced - the engine turned, full pump primed etc etc but did not start.
The AA man found a wire that was shorting on the rocker cover and only spotted it by chance - taped up and turned the key - vvvrrroom!
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pmanson
Original Poster
10,883 posts
122 months
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Another one to add to the list then mate! I've been down at my folks for a couple of weeks looking after their dog - back on Tuesday night so hopefully will get a chance to get a look at the car again. Although I do need to crack on with getting the new floor down in the bathroom.... priorities!
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Nosh
696 posts
36 months
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pmanson said: Although I do need to crack on with getting the new floor down in the bathroom.... priorities! Yep - so its car first, then??!!
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pmanson
Original Poster
10,883 posts
122 months
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Nosh said: pmanson said: Although I do need to crack on with getting the new floor down in the bathroom.... priorities! Yep - so its car first, then??!! Of course
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YesItsAVW
1,585 posts
34 months
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If you wanted an extra set of hands (To tap things with spanners while you are turning it over, etc) then I am free next weekend if that could help?
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pmanson
Original Poster
10,883 posts
122 months
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YesItsAVW said: If you wanted an extra set of hands (To tap things with spanners while you are turning it over, etc) then I am free next weekend if that could help? Might take you up on that offer Steve. Mini PH Chim meet round mine?
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YesItsAVW
1,585 posts
34 months
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Let me know 
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