Recent content by Stu Lane

I replaced that wire when swapping the barrel over. I was going to test running a switched earth to the relay later to see if it starts. I tested all the grey, black, red and white wires from the ecu to the relay area last night and they are all ok. Also tested the twisted purple and white wires.

Hi guys, bad news. didn't fix anything. I've narrowed the problem down to the switched earth not working from the ECU. I've checked all the earth pins going to the ecu and made sure the ecu is earthed. I've also tested the wire that goes from pin 9 to the fuel pump relay and it's fine. I've...

Lets hope it does!!

Thanks Joe

Is there any way to obtain a wiring diagram for these cars?

OK So after doing some more troubleshooting with a helper last night I found that moving the relay holder unit around made the engine keep cranking and at one point the fuel pump primed and it started. I've ordered a new fusebox with all new fuses and relays so I'll fit that tomorrow. Yes I...

Ok so it still has the same fault. Tried other batteries. Tested continuity between the ecu and crank sensor. Tested the Relays. No power to the coil. Also sometimes when cranking it cranks a few times and stops and sometimes it just keeps cranking

OK so update: I removed the white multi pin connector and soldered all of the wires. I also sanded down the terminals on the relays and used a load of contact cleaner on the fusebox terminals. It fired up straight away - didn't touch the battery. It's misfiring a bit but I need to change the...

I've got a drycell battery atm and I've also got a clio battery. Could you explain why charging it wouldn't work?

Yeah I'll do that this afternoon I'll charge the battery too.

yeah the engine loom includes the fuse box but there's that white multi plug it connects to the car loom with which is pretty crap. I've cleaned it up but could also be causing problems.

yeah no harm in buying a new one and running a new cable. I just want it to be reliable. It's so frustrating. It's a track only car so going to a track day and spending the day with a multimeter isn't a lot of fun.

thanks, yeah I've cleaned everything and even replaced the engine wiring loom. it's either a damaged cable or poor connection.

Yeah this morning I was thinking I'm going to replace the fuse box as it's old and chances are that's the cause of the problem. I've tried swapping out relays etc but it's not helped. I installed on of these in my kitcar and it's pretty good and at least everthing will be new...

Well unless it chooses when it wants to work I doubt it. There's a wiring fault but without a proper diagram I'm wasting my time. I've not voltage to the coil pack and that should be powered from the ignition relay. pin 85 on the ignition relay comes from the ecu but it's on 0v not 12v. No...