Recent content by Newinnwoodman

Progress… Removed the cam cover and there it was , spinning freely on the end of the camshaft. The nut was loose too. Glad I hadn’t bent it. Looks like last person in there didn’t tighten the nut. Dont see any damage. Just got to time it to the shaft now. Many thanks for all your inputs.

Thanks for the pointers guys. Much appreciated. I’m getting a healthy spark at each of the offside cylinders so I guess the earth and coil wiring must be ok. I con checked both of the cam sensor signal wires back to the ecu and they were fine. Removed both sensors today and watched the signal...

Hi Si Thanks for your input. There are two cam sensors and one crank. Yes it is possible. I will add it to the list to con check back to the Ecu pins.

Morning everyone, I could do with some help please on my 02 Vogue. It seems to have developed Coronovirus after changing the offside cam cover. summary of testing : codes , fairly consistent cam sensor . I’ve tested both with a meter and both sides operate. Changed them over no change...

Derr yes sorry . Just trying to think all ways round.

Can you disconnect it, charge it overnight and check the voltage? Halfords can do a free Battery load test But ensure it has been charged before you take it to them. You don’t have to buy the replacement from them. is it charging correctly? Is there a parasitic drain? it may well be the...

Do you change every battery you see at 11.9 volts? Yes it’s Voltage is lower than we would like to see. It needs charging and load testing to determine whether it’s serviceable. Not just replacing. 11.9 volts is usually sufficient to get power to the starter to test for a cranking signal. (...

Hi JK Welcome. I hate to see a guy suffer so I thought I’d say hi and see if I can help. Can you clarify if you have any of the normal lamps in the dashboard when you turn the key? Can you confirm the steering lock releases when you turn the key? Can you monitor/ record the battery voltage...

Mmm , oil pump failure.

I had an intermittent problem like this on a motor of mine. I fitted a little 12v buzzer wired into the small wire at the starter motor. If the car didn’t start but the buzzer sounded= starter suspect

Lol , think that’s a safer bet lol

So focusing on the petrol side, you have no spark and no ignition! I would work on the spark first then give it a squirt of brake cleaner in the intake then try it. To me gas is a secondary issue once it’s running on petrol. Do you believe the static timing is correct and do you believe the...

Are the plugs wet after cranking?

Has it run since the ignition components were replaced?

Hi Sue Have you got the wiring diagram? There will be one on RAVE. It will have the wire colours on it and I find it helpful when tracing wires around.