1996 GPX Engine No Start, No Go
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- shnegan
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1996 GPX Engine No Start, No Go
Hey Guys,
I need some help......
Heres a list of what i have encountered:-
Engine management light comes on and TC turns off, car will then cut out while idling even while just braking with clutch in.
Engine mangement light come on and TC turns off occassionally while driving 110 km/h on highway but unless i slow down will not usually cut out.
I once had No acceleration while driving on highway (car would not go) but once i dropped a gear it fired up again but then cut out.
Sometimes the wont even start, it turns over but then cuts out again.
This is what i have tried so far to fix it:-
I have had the alternator rebuilt as it wasnt charging properly.
Had the MAP sensor cleaned.
Had the Immobilizer disconnected.
Computer has been scanned for codes a few times, each time not registering the fault code (as if the memory is being wiped for some reason).
Any ideas?
Thanks Vaughan.
I need some help......
Heres a list of what i have encountered:-
Engine management light comes on and TC turns off, car will then cut out while idling even while just braking with clutch in.
Engine mangement light come on and TC turns off occassionally while driving 110 km/h on highway but unless i slow down will not usually cut out.
I once had No acceleration while driving on highway (car would not go) but once i dropped a gear it fired up again but then cut out.
Sometimes the wont even start, it turns over but then cuts out again.
This is what i have tried so far to fix it:-
I have had the alternator rebuilt as it wasnt charging properly.
Had the MAP sensor cleaned.
Had the Immobilizer disconnected.
Computer has been scanned for codes a few times, each time not registering the fault code (as if the memory is being wiped for some reason).
Any ideas?
Thanks Vaughan.
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lol. guys....
ok, this is a really hard problem to sort out, it's wouldn't be started moter..
as it wouldn't do what it does when the car is already being driven.
Umm. this is complicated, my suggestion would be to follow this article and see what error codes you get..
http://www.ftowa.com/html/workshop/workshopart07.html
Otherwise take it to a very good mechanic, as mechanics that haven't touched the fto will most likely screw around not knowing what to do and waste your money.
Boris
ok, this is a really hard problem to sort out, it's wouldn't be started moter..
as it wouldn't do what it does when the car is already being driven.
Umm. this is complicated, my suggestion would be to follow this article and see what error codes you get..
http://www.ftowa.com/html/workshop/workshopart07.html
Otherwise take it to a very good mechanic, as mechanics that haven't touched the fto will most likely screw around not knowing what to do and waste your money.
Boris
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Have you check your stepper/idle speed motor?
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 30&start=0
http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... 30&start=0
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sh*t now someone is thinking...BuCkEt wrote:Sounds electrical to me.Bennoz wrote:And thats some top class help there PeteBuCkEt wrote:Holy help forum batman!![]()
Hey dude, you just described my old problem exactly, turns out when my new headlights got put in in the panel shop they blew the fusable link from the alternator to the battery so the battery wasnt takeing any charge even though the alternator was running fine.
you can find it in your engine bay fuse box, open it up, its the big square 1 on the bottom right with a window in it and it says "80A" on it, see if the fuse in that window is broken.

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Actually this post was in General Section before, so Pete was just hinting one of the mod to move it to the FTO help sectionSchumieFan wrote:Holy post whore batman!BuCkEt wrote:Holy help forum batman!
yes i realise by doing this i am in effect doing the same thing.... but i think its a valid point

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Holy i dont do appologies, its not in my nature batman!FTO338 wrote:Actually this post was in General Section before, so Pete was just hinting one of the mod to move it to the FTO help sectionSchumieFan wrote:Holy post whore batman!BuCkEt wrote:Holy help forum batman!
yes i realise by doing this i am in effect doing the same thing.... but i think its a valid pointNow Mike, be nice, go & apologise to Pete heheehehe

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No joy
Hey guys,
I pulled out the 80A fuse link but was not broken...... thanks anyway...
I will check into the stepper motor when i take the car in on tuesday.
Thanks Vaughan.
I pulled out the 80A fuse link but was not broken...... thanks anyway...
I will check into the stepper motor when i take the car in on tuesday.
Thanks Vaughan.
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Hey Guys
Getting Very Peeved off now.......
I had the Crank Angle Sensor replaced, Which cost me $530
and i still have the same problem......
I am supposed to drive my car to Queensland on monday 6th Feb coz i just started my holidays and the car is still F**ked.
I am pissed.
Come one guys someone here must have had the same problem at some stage.....
Any ideas would be appreciated....
Thanks Vaughan
Getting Very Peeved off now.......
I had the Crank Angle Sensor replaced, Which cost me $530
and i still have the same problem......
I am supposed to drive my car to Queensland on monday 6th Feb coz i just started my holidays and the car is still F**ked.
I am pissed.
Come one guys someone here must have had the same problem at some stage.....
Any ideas would be appreciated....
Thanks Vaughan
All show .... No go! eh. - Silver 96 GPX -