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Hello my 2002 1.3 Sirion wont start - plugs ok, petrol getting to them - dried off - still wont start.
Have a generic OBDII tester but cant find any connector.
Suspect auto rich or Lambda sensor - any ideas?
Will disconnecting battery reset ECU?
Cheers,
Charlie
Could be a sensor such as the
Could be a sensor such as the crank sensor.
I know my car can be terrible as times for starting in the cold weather, but eventually will start up in the end.
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'12' Plate Mazda MX-5 2.0 litre NC 3.5 Venture Roadster 160BHP
'15' Plate SEAT LEON 184 FR TDI. 240BHP/500nm Torque.
Past: '53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo Approx. 150BHP
Yon need to clean/check your
Jon, You need to clean/check your idle control valve!
Sounds like it is not allowing enough air in when cold, to match the extra amount of fuel for cold start.
The Sirion fault...Check for a decent spark.
Nathan, Thanks. Will check
Nathan, Thanks. Will check that
Where is the sensor located on the K3-VET engine?
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'12' Plate Mazda MX-5 2.0 litre NC 3.5 Venture Roadster 160BHP
'15' Plate SEAT LEON 184 FR TDI. 240BHP/500nm Torque.
Past: '53' Plate Yellow YRV Turbo Approx. 150BHP
On the throttle body itself,
On the throttle body itself, Black plastic unit on the lower half with a plug connector on it. Likely got star shaped screws holding it on.
I will take photo of it, as you don't want to make the mistake of fiddling with the thottle positon sensor by mistake (the fitting position is calibrated to the throttle)