CAR WONT START - AS BEFORE ??? SEE PREVIOUS POSTS
"ITERMITTENT STARTING" [sm=dontgetit.gif]
car recovered on truck to dealer when I unloaded off truck
I turned key and it fired up ?[sm=sigh.gif]
PLEASE HELP[sm=feedback.gif]

 

mike, please give me your VIN (chassis number).

i will study your case tomorrow.

 

as i have said before, the crankshaft position sensor cannot inhibit the starter signal.

you problem is: you turn the key and no response at all <<<<<<<<<----- was that right?

fact: even if you remove the CPS, the car will still crank but cannot start.

 

your car got interior motion sensor and anti-towing sensor?

 

VIN No. WDB1704472FO56486
REGISTERED IN UK 1st APRIL 1998 (April Fool model ?)
ENGINE No. 11197322028025

when I turn key - nothing happens
I did notice that when i turned ignition on sometimes the cooling fan came on?
it did not do this every time i turned key but at odd times including after 2 hours
when I steered car onto flat bed tow truck?
also on my first attempt to start car i think it turned a 1/4 crank then died ?
after that each attempt to start car - nothing ?[&o]
its crazy because its been fine for 2 months ????? after replacing cps ?[>:]

 

it can't be drive authorization or any anti-theft because the instrument cluster wakes up and stalls when driving. your car got no alarm system according to datacard such as interior motion sensor or anti towing.

let's start with the cheapest part --->>your engine control unit.

there has been a fault on control units produced between 09/02/98 to 02/19/99.

please check the production date stamped on part number label at upper right hand corner of bar code.

example: 980902 means 09/02/98

those faulty control unit have exactly the same problem as you have.

 

Dealer rang - said - found computer code fault on key transponder [sm=headbang.gif]
need to order new key from Germany £72 ($130) and a 5 working day wait[sm=sleeping.gif]
claims "c.p.s." responsible for engine cut outs but not starting problems[sm=imsmilin.gif]
what do you lot think of that[sm=wtf.gif]

 

i think the transponder recognize the key and it cuts out while driving!

during that stage, the transponder doesn't play any role.

fasten your seatbelt tightly. you are in for a good ride with the stealership.

 

if this is true, then they got the point.

 

sleepwalker ? are you contradicting yourself there[sm=icon_beat.gif]
anyhow - we will need to wait until next week for the next installment[sm=happybounce.gif]
The thing is I am off to Las Vegas on tues. 15th - till 3rd march [sm=goodidea.gif]
staying at Aladdin hotel on strip - www.aladdincasino.com [sm=icon_cheers.gif]
but - hey - my room has computer and internet so i will report from the City of sin [sm=badbadbad.gif]
just as well i aint drivin - lol [sm=exactly.gif] i'd never get there & back in my car [sm=badidea.gif]
wish i'd bought the Jag XK8 now [sm=shades.gif]