lecky
Nov 15 2008, 10:48 AM
hi guys me mate has an is200 that will not start at all i think it was jump started the wrong way did anyone have to change there ecu because of this
thanks
Steviewevie
Nov 15 2008, 10:50 AM
When you say it won't start, exactly what happens ? Does nothing happen whatsoever when you turn the key ? Do you get a click but nothing happening ? Does it turn over (slowly or properly ?) but not fire ? Do the dash warning lights all come on as normal when you turn the key ?
Please give us a bit more info.
lecky
Nov 15 2008, 10:54 AM
yea it turns over grand its like an immobiliser but the immobiliser light in the dash is the same as mine when startin it and i aint getting a spark or fuel
aztecbandit1
Nov 15 2008, 11:14 AM
is the engine management light staying on or does it go out after a few seconds??
lecky
Nov 15 2008, 11:18 AM
QUOTE (aztecbandit1 @ Nov 15 2008, 11:14 AM)

is the engine management light staying on or does it go out after a few seconds??
i dont no will ask him and will fill ya in he prob still in bed!
Steviewevie
Nov 15 2008, 11:20 AM
When you say it was "jump started the wrong way" before, what exactly happened ? Why did it need jump starting, was the car ok before that, and what was the "wrong way" ? Did it start at all with the jump start ?
aztecbandit1
Nov 15 2008, 11:21 AM
QUOTE (lecky @ Nov 15 2008, 11:18 AM)

QUOTE (aztecbandit1 @ Nov 15 2008, 11:14 AM)

is the engine management light staying on or does it go out after a few seconds??
i dont no will ask him and will fill ya in he prob still in bed!
If it is mate he could do with getting the fault codes read to help pinpoint the problem?
And probably a daft question? But has it got fuel in?? Yeh i know its a daft one to ask but you'll be suprised at how many people have problems and all it is, is the fuel tanks empty
lecky
Nov 15 2008, 11:26 AM
the timing belt snapped and then the head was done (valves and all) then it woudnt start so the mechanic changed the crankshaft pulley for there was teeth chipped off it or something then it started grand was left for a few days then the battery was dead and jump started the wrong way(red to black and so on )would it be the ecu
Steviewevie
Nov 15 2008, 11:31 AM
QUOTE (lecky @ Nov 15 2008, 11:26 AM)

the timing belt snapped and then the head was done (valves and all) then it woudnt start so the mechanic changed the crankshaft pulley for there was teeth chipped off it or something then it started grand was left for a few days then the battery was dead and jump started the wrong way(red to black and so on )would it be the ecu

I would have thought it would perhaps blow some sort of fuse if you tried to jump start it the wrong way round like that. Anyone here know ?
lecky
Nov 15 2008, 11:35 AM
it has half a tank of petrol but not even getting a smell of petrol if ya no what i mean
aztecbandit1
Nov 15 2008, 11:36 AM
First thing i'd do then is as Steve says above and check all the fuses under the bonnet??
lecky
Nov 15 2008, 11:40 AM
QUOTE (aztecbandit1 @ Nov 15 2008, 11:21 AM)

QUOTE (lecky @ Nov 15 2008, 11:18 AM)

QUOTE (aztecbandit1 @ Nov 15 2008, 11:14 AM)

is the engine management light staying on or does it go out after a few seconds??
i dont no will ask him and will fill ya in he prob still in bed!
If it is mate he could do with getting the fault codes read to help pinpoint the problem?
And probably a daft question? But has it got fuel in?? Yeh i know its a daft one to ask but you'll be suprised at how many people have problems and all it is, is the fuel tanks empty

your dead right mate had the same in work but guage is half way up
lecky
Nov 15 2008, 11:43 AM
QUOTE (aztecbandit1 @ Nov 15 2008, 11:36 AM)

First thing i'd do then is as Steve says above and check all the fuses under the bonnet??
ok will do thanks guys
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