My first problem...
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Well it had to happen.
Last week, Wednesday to be precise, I get into my TVR for the usual blast to work. I turn the key in the ignition and the car goes to start, then just sits there trying to turn over.
I sit and think what I could have done wrong, and try again. Same thing. Battery sounds fine, fuel pump priming, all the usual sounds and noises. But will it start, will it bugger!
So, I reckon I've flooded the engine. I give Fernhurst a call (twas where a purchased the beloved car from) and I speak to Brian. He says it usually takes 2-3 hours for a flooded engine to clear. Bugger.
He says I can call the AA, who can remove the spark plugs and clear the system a bit quicker, and I should be on my way no problems.
Well, the AA man arrives, spends 1 and a half hours trying to start the car, all the time being careful, and still no joy.
So I leave the car, resigned to spending the day at home.
That evening a friend of mine pops around and we try again. Fernies are scratching their heads. They say try starting without the fuel pumps relays. We do, and have limited success.
After much trying we concede defeat, and I call the rescue guys on Friday morning to take the car to Fernies.
Three days later I get a call from Graham (top bloke) who informs me the ECU is to blame. It appears to have gone 'open ciruit' and it leaving the injectors on constantly. Result, a very flooded engine. So much so that petrol and oil have mixed, which required an oil and filter change, and a few prayers that oil hasn't found its way into the clutch.
Much to my relief, no further problems are detected, and Graham confirms the car is running very nicely indeed. To top it off, the Warranty co. agree to pay for the new ECU
So, all in all, a midly stressful but enlightening experience.
No idea what caused the problem. Here's hoping it is a one off!
Moral of the story - not sure, make one up yourselves
Last week, Wednesday to be precise, I get into my TVR for the usual blast to work. I turn the key in the ignition and the car goes to start, then just sits there trying to turn over.
I sit and think what I could have done wrong, and try again. Same thing. Battery sounds fine, fuel pump priming, all the usual sounds and noises. But will it start, will it bugger!
So, I reckon I've flooded the engine. I give Fernhurst a call (twas where a purchased the beloved car from) and I speak to Brian. He says it usually takes 2-3 hours for a flooded engine to clear. Bugger.
He says I can call the AA, who can remove the spark plugs and clear the system a bit quicker, and I should be on my way no problems.
Well, the AA man arrives, spends 1 and a half hours trying to start the car, all the time being careful, and still no joy.
So I leave the car, resigned to spending the day at home.
That evening a friend of mine pops around and we try again. Fernies are scratching their heads. They say try starting without the fuel pumps relays. We do, and have limited success.
After much trying we concede defeat, and I call the rescue guys on Friday morning to take the car to Fernies.
Three days later I get a call from Graham (top bloke) who informs me the ECU is to blame. It appears to have gone 'open ciruit' and it leaving the injectors on constantly. Result, a very flooded engine. So much so that petrol and oil have mixed, which required an oil and filter change, and a few prayers that oil hasn't found its way into the clutch.
Much to my relief, no further problems are detected, and Graham confirms the car is running very nicely indeed. To top it off, the Warranty co. agree to pay for the new ECU
So, all in all, a midly stressful but enlightening experience.
No idea what caused the problem. Here's hoping it is a one off!
Moral of the story - not sure, make one up yourselves
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