car cut out now won't start

[ljbinks]

got a problem leaving work this evening, car started with no problems then i was waiting at a roundabout waiting for a gap one appeared so i gave it a little (not lots) when all of a sudden it cut out no warning no lights nothing just died, now it will not start any help please

 

[MIkey kc]

you could of popped a boost pipe off

 

[olethalb]

hope for your sake it's not the cambelt! is it turning over fast?

 

[ljbinks]

timing beltis fine got petrol in the pipes but still no go

 

[turbo009]

Have you checked your boost pipes then like MIkey kc mentioned-

 

[ljbinks]

would the car start with a boost pipe off?

 

[turbo009]

i am no expert i am only thinking the basics like i would do the check for.

 

[MIkey kc]

it would try and start and maybe sometimes start but it would cut straight out,

 

[ljbinks]

it is not even trying to start, turns over fine

 

[MIkey kc]

you checked to see if you have a spark?

does the rev counter lift up when your turning it over?

 

[footlong]

I'd put a small wager on a popped off/split boost pipe. funny how car cut out (ie pipes under pressure.

 

[sonic]

wont be a boost pipe, the engine would still run and go with no boost at all- just wouldnt be very fast lol. if you've got fuel going to the fuel rail then check to see if its sparking, if it doesnt spark then its most probably the crank sensor (unless its an immobiliser fault)

 

[Reuvers]

tell us if the engine ticks when trying to start. could also be your fuel pump. DO you hear it run when you start?

 

[footlong]

wont be a boost pipe, the engine would still run and go with no boost at all- just wouldnt be very fast lol. if you've got fuel going to the fuel rail then check to see if its sparking, if it doesnt spark then its most probably the crank sensor (unless its an immobiliser fault)

Mine stalled when i popped a pipe off. would try to fire, but cuts out straight away.

 

[MIkey kc]

wont be a boost pipe, the engine would still run and go with no boost at all- just wouldnt be very fast lol. if you've got fuel going to the fuel rail then check to see if its sparking, if it doesnt spark then its most probably the crank sensor (unless its an immobiliser fault)

They dont run mate when they pop a boost pipe off because of the map sensor! they would run if there was a small split in a pipe tho

 

[ljbinks]

the fuel pump makes a noise when i try to start it, will check for spark tomorrow what are the chances off all four coils packs breaking down at the same time? what are the symptoms if it is the crank sensor?

 

[MIkey kc]

very unlikly all four coil packs would break down.

Quick check for the crank sensor is , when turning it over does your rev counter lift up alittle bit? if so it shows that its working! crank sensor would bring an engine light on tho

 

[ljbinks]

the rev counter does lift thought this was a bit strange never noticed it before but then again i have never had a problem before, no lights though

 

[ljbinks]

is there anyone that lives close to pontypridd that has got vagcom?

 

[pj1985]

Sounds like its a boost pipe.