Starting woes
Starting woes
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Original Poster:

41 posts

139 months

Saturday 9th January 2016
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I neglected the Cerb for 3 weeks or so over Christmas, and she's in a strop.

Lectrics ok, I can heal ful pump whirr, turns over fine, but won't catch.
I've tried releasing the filler cap, but there was no tank under-pressure and hasn't made a difference. It's dark and rainy so I haven't gotten my hands dirty yet
It's possible the first time I turned her over the fuel pump hadn't primed, I wasn't paying attention.
Anyone got a quick checklist? What's the easiest way to check I'm getting spark and fuel?
I figure the immobiliser is fine if I can hear the fuel pump and the starter motor runs fine?
If anyone's in Egham tomorrow and fancies a play, more than welcome

ukkid35

6,380 posts

195 months

Saturday 9th January 2016
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In my experience the engine can appear to spin nicely, but if the battery is slightly off either the injectors don't open or the coils don't work. I suggest putting the battery on charge overnight and try again in the morning.

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Original Poster:

41 posts

139 months

Sunday 10th January 2016
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Thanks, must be exactly that.
I jumped her this morning and she roared into life. Odd that it's got enough juice to turn over and run everything else, but not generate a spark.
Very grateful I don't have to fault find an issue, shouldn't have doubted her for a minute.

FUBAR

17,065 posts

260 months

Monday 11th January 2016
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Just putting you on the naughty step for the weekend, thats all.