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[tony67]

I have been messing on with this cerbera for 6 months now.It has'nt been running for over 2 years i think and in a sorry state.Its been in a couple of auto electrics and still in now but no joy.After repairing fuel lines it was pumping fuel to the top of the engine but not going through the injectors and there was also no sark.Was turning over no problem with the oil pressure coming up.Can anyone give me any information with my problem or who to see, thanks.

[julian64]

You need the diagnostic software as the output from this will likely show you the problem

[coetzeeh]

I believe the software can be downloaded - just not sure from where.

I am sure a Cerb owner will be around soon to point you in the right direction.

[Basil Brush]

Software and instructions here.

http://www.thetvrsite.com/cerbera/ecu-diagnostic-s...

[ukkid35]

You only need 3 things - Compression Spark Fuel

OK, so it may not run like a winner, but it will fire if you have all three.

Have you done a compression test? You should see 250 or there abouts.

Have you checked for a spark using an an inline tester?

Have you checked for fuel? Can you smell fuel in the exhaust? Can you see it on the Spark Plugs?

Diagnostic Software is nice, but it's not the Be All and End All. You can do the obvious stuff without it.

[ukkid35]

One more thing - the Crank Position Sensor will kill you dead if non-working, so for the sake of £20 - replace it.

[K33LER]

I needed to change the wiring from the ECU to the crankshaft sensor... It was a FIRST place of checking, not the last. PLEASE check this out before looking elsewhere.

The wires go down the back of the engine.

[tony67]

you can here the fuel pump priming and it pumps the fuel to the top of the engine the when cranking, but it does not go past the injectors.We've had the plugs out and there is no spark and ther is no sign of any fuel.The crank sensor has also meant to have been checked.

[FarmyardPants]

Sounds like the ECU or it's wiring. Maybe you could borrow another one and see if it fires up?

[blaze_away]

I had a problem with the 'crash sensor' (in my Chimaera) big name for a small componenet, a ball bearing in a box, when it gets dislodged it cuts essential supplies (petrol & ignition) to the engine. Does a cerb have one of those ?

[davemac250]

How did the crank sensor get checked?

[ukkid35]

blaze_away said:

I had a problem with the 'crash sensor' (in my Chimaera) big name for a small componenet, a ball bearing in a box, when it gets dislodged it cuts essential supplies (petrol & ignition) to the engine. Does a cerb have one of those ?

Apparently on top of the fuel tank, although I've not looked for it myself.

[ridds]

Crank sensor and do ECU would be my first port of call. Followed by the battery and chassis earths and the earth's behind the cubby and down in the left of the passenger footwell.

[tony67]

davemac250 said:

How did the crank sensor get checked?

I dont know ,the lad in the garage just said it had been checked.I think it come out of there in a worse state than when it went in!Do you know anybody in my area or a garage where to take it?

[C3BER]

http://www.tvr-hhc.co.uk/

Has to be the best place for you to get things sorted rather than a back street job. Honestly suprised you did not go there in the first place.