Derek

The story doth move forward! Replaced the ECU (Thanks Chris) and Bingo it started. Turned it of and it restarted. Ran very well. Repeated several times no problem. Went back to it a bit later dead as a Dodo. (1) Please bear in mind it runs very well once started. If the hall effect in the dizzy provides the signal for spark, fuel pump and injectors how come I have only Spark and fuel pump when cranking. Once running I can hear the injectors firing away no problem. I have double checked all the things suggested Fuel supply (see (1) above) Power in the system (Jump leads from another battery) Ignition off/on does not help By passed the ignition switch just in case it has failed. Cross wire the hall effect plug and I get Spark and fuel pump but no injectors. Chris Brown and myself are baffled, if it runs it should start I know its the injectors but why don't they fire? Any advice would be most welcome.

Looks like we are converging on the same problem. Steve just sent me this found this ECU Testing 23A Church Street Eastwood Nottingham NG16 3HP (Road Map) Tel: 01773 535638 weblink Bit of a way from you but they will test ECU's off the car.

Thanks for that Steve. Ive just called them and they will test the ECU either on or off the car. Also they can test the sensors and fuel pressure on the car if the ECU is not the problem. And its not too far from the office. I will take Chris up on his offer of the spare to see if that works. Just got to sort the logistics

Thanks for your help much appreciated. Chapter 2 Stephen (DOHC2B) Thanks for your call BTW The fuel is defiantly up to pressure, had to wait 10 mins for it all to evaporate after taking the flexi to the fuel rail off. Steve(Redspec) tried hooking it up to another battery (in the Mrs car) still no joy. The injectors are defiantly working when its running but not when its cranking. I think its an ECU problem some sort of fail safe mode maybe, because its running so rich(once its going). Any other suggestions most welcome as the ECU is buried under 4 years of dash mods!

I have a 2ltr SOHC Pinto running with the standard EFI system. The problem started a few weeks ago but has got very much worse now. Sometimes it will start no problem, but if it doesn't catch on the first fire it will not start at all no matter how much you crank it. If I squirt carb cleaner into the intake it will start and once running it seems to be running rich (plugs are sooty and black). And it starts with a tow or bump. (Thanks again Ian ) Checked spark, fuel to rail under pressure, fuel return, air flow box, tick over valve cleaned, and all seem to be working OK. Took the inlet manifold off (still connected to fuel, ECU etc) and when cranking there is no fuel from the injectors; should there be? Cannot work out why it seems to run OK but wont start. If anyone has any ideas they would be most welcome, as I cant find any more hammers to throw around!

We were honored and delighted to be there representing Rhocar. What a great cause to support.

I think the police have this wrong. SVA pass = no MoT for 3 years. IMHO I would have it tested to be sure it was OK. However I took mine for an MoT before the SVA. As the car had no registration number the tester put the chassis number in the certificate. When it passed SVA and I took the documents to the DVLA they added the reg number to the test certificate. I have had to MoT every year since then. The catch 22 seems to be that some of the things tested on the SVA would not pass MoT. E.G. As long as the tyre's are of the correct rating they do not have to have the minimum tread to pass the SVA but need more than this to pass an MoT. Was the case when I went for the SVA 4 years ago so may well have changed.

Hi Darren, Due to a change in plans we will be able to join you. 9.59 until 11.29 Seems OK to me. See you there. Derek & Marilyn.

No explanation necessary. Do not open unless you have a strong disposition, no heart irregularities and dinner is a distant memory. Having said that the picture was in the Times. Click here 18+ only We saw the fliers while we were there, thought it was a joke!

All sorted Many thanks to Richard Hall came to the rescue. Cable fitted and ready for the meet tomorrow night. Then to Norfolk over the weekend. Thanks to all who replied. Phew thank goodness for Hoodies.

Thanks for that Andi. Burton dont stock the one I need. Tried the local scrappie and no luck there either. Ebay didnt have any on last night either, thanks tho Richard. Is this another global shortage?

Anyone know of a supplier of throttle cables for a 1989 2ltr EFI pinto? Just been informed that they are no longer stocked by Henry. I have a bike brake cable that has the correct nipple on one end so will do the job for now. The outer casing must be damaged, that's what caused the failure.

Great day out. Thanks very much Phil for getting us motivated to go. 5 miles from home the throttle cable snapped so had to tie it off. Set the throttle stop at 3500 ish rpm. Now got find a replacement on a Bank Holiday Monday.

The forecast seems to have changed a bit since I posted it.

Have you checked continuity through the ethernet cable? Or just swop it for a known working one.

Happy Birthday Dhris. Enjoy whats left of the day Hope you had a good one. Marilyn & Derek

Sunday weather Looks OK to me If it stays like that count us in

So me being 20 mins late just added to the misery

All in a days hooding. Glad to be of assistance. See you at Peterborough.

If the pump has run dry it will be burgered, I have 1 or 3 like that in the garage bin. I found one like this on Ebay Ebay Fuel Pump Came with all the connections 2 days after ordering, like Chris says the pump will not suck the fuel up out of the tank. You will need a swirl pot with a seperate pump or feed the pump from the bottom of the tank with the pump lower. If you just want to run it have a fuel can held higher than the pump fill the pipe so it primes and that should sort it.

Just the job, sounds great to me. See you Friday

For my 10p worth! M1 J26 Ok I know its on the other side of town but hang on. A610 to Nottingham Over 2 Roundabouts following A610. Turn Left at the next set of lights. Sign Pheonix Centre and a Tram sign. Car Park is free and the tram is £1.20 (Return ticket is available) Into town where ever you want. http://www.thetram.net/maps/route.asp I work in the offices in the Pheonix Centre and can get into town and back on the tram in a slightly extended lunch hour.

Thanks to all involved: Cracking couple of days. First time I have driven the car out of the garage while it was raining. It was good meeting up with the Lightweight Duo, Steve, Northhants guys and tail gunner Jen in the tintop for the run up the A1. Looking forward ti the Tann Hill run now!

Just booked a holiday from 15th - 29th So will not be able to make it.

Can't be too important, mine has managed without it for the last 8k miles. Really don't know why its there perhaps an enlightened person will let both of us know.