1994 Vauxhall Astra Repair Question
Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Spark, Engine.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on December 20, 2009
1994 Vauxhall Astra car will not start
Engine Performance problem
1994 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 146000 miles
was driving car changed gear car cut out didn't start again and hasn't started since.Have done or tried the following changed spark plugs,leads,rota arm,distributer, checked cam, checked timing, checked plug next to battery,nice spark at plug when turning over even tried easy start straight into the singal point but still will not start can you help?
1994 Vauxhall Astra 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Manual 146000 miles
was driving car changed gear car cut out didn't start again and hasn't started since.Have done or tried the following changed spark plugs,leads,rota arm,distributer, checked cam, checked timing, checked plug next to battery,nice spark at plug when turning over even tried easy start straight into the singal point but still will not start can you help?
Asked by martyn brownAnswer
Replied on December 21, 2009
Could be a problem with the valve and ignition timing. Remove distributor cap have helper crank engine over is the rotor turning?
Replied on December 21, 2009
Hi,
Thanks for your reply but yes I have tried this and the rotor is turning.
Martyn
Replied on December 22, 2009
Check your fuel pressure if its within specs and for injection pulses at the injectors
Replied on December 22, 2009
Hi thanks once agaiin, I have had the fuel pressure and injection checked all o-k.
Martyn
Replied on December 22, 2009
You got nice spark, correct fuel pressure -now all you need is compression-check it and comeback-You can have both but if the valve and ignition timing is off-she'll never start-