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Sounds like same problem I had.
It could be the wiring to the fuel pump. Could also be corrosion where the relays are under the bonnet.
My problem was both of them.
Will be setting off in 6 hours from Preston.
None of us have booked tickets in advance we are all paying on the day.
Look out for a silver corsa C20LET with slicks and Mini Clubman with VR6 Turbo in the boot! Hopefully will see some Clio's there!
I've not had much go wrong with my car until recently I had a problem with a wiring to the fuel pump.
It has been expensive owning the car but only because due to the age and mileage things started needing to be refreshed.
Suspension, clutch change, battery, 2118 alloys and tyres, De-cat...
Re: Drag Racing at Shakesphere
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Mharvey - Sunday 14th October (best for me due to work on Saturday's but can do either)
Don - Either
DaveDreads - Either
Laine_16v - Sat 27th / Sun 28th October (camping)
tom172cup - Saturday 27th / Sun 28th October (Camping)
sbridgey - Either date...
Sorted the problem Mick.
Started from the back as you said and only 30cm from the pump I found the cable had slightly melted. Patched it up and runs perfect now.
Many thanks for your guidance another success story to add to your collection.
Townlea
Thanks Mick much appreciated for the detailed response.
I think the the ECU earth is suspect to the problem to switching it on/off.
Ill post up my findings and if I find a fix I'll post it up.
Thanks
townlea
Sorry for the late reply I've been doing a lot of fault finding.
I've got the multimeter out and checked to see if there is a 12v to the terminal. got 12.4v
Tapped into the wiring that goes back to the fuel pump with the relay in and ignition on and got 12.3v
Tapped into the wiring into the...
Thanks Mick for your advice you are truly a great asset to the forum.
Bad news though.. Fitted a jumper cable, fuel pump primed started the car and again cut out after 10 or so seconds. However this time it was struggling to idle like the pump was not providing enough pressure.
Hi Mick bit of an update.
Went to friendly auto electrics supplier who let me use 2 new relays to see if it was at fault.
The pump will prime every time and when I start the car it will cut out after 5 or so seconds when it runs out of fuel. Come to restart it the pump will not prime unless I...
No nasty green stuff thankfully. I've given the terminals a bit of a spray aswell but nothing. Tried for 30 mins and not once did the fuel pump prime.
Am I right in saying the 2 black relays are for the fuel pump and the fan?
My fan never kicks in so I could have always had a dodgy relay and...
Yeah swapped them but there is a chance one is completely knackered and other one is sticking. Will buy them tonight.
It could be the cutting out problem is fixed but this problem is completely new it appears.
Got a bit of an update since messing with the car.
Car will only start when the fuel pump primes... only when it primes it will fire but only last 2-3 seconds.
Is it normal for it not to prime every time?
Post cat?
I was reading Scrooge's fault and it turned out to be post cat so that's why I changed it even though it has nothing to do with the running of the car.
As far as I am aware there are not any specialists nearby. The car just cuts out after a few minutes at moment so really isn't drivable.
So trying to eliminate the problem by working my way through parts is only an option. What other sensors and parts have a I yet to try then?
Hi there,
Been having problems with the car for 2-3 months now and has become worse.
I have scouted the forum for entire time looking for an answer! It appears MicKPM knows his stuff but unfortunately he is too far away considering the car is no longer running.
Usual symptoms that everyone...
Aye well me and my mates we go every year from Leyland lancashire and always atleast 12 go. last year there were around 20 of us.
Can always join the convoy.
Never ran my cup. I was answering the question about the tuning companies red V6.
Quickest 172/182s I was seeing were ranging from 15.2s - 15.7s.
14.7 is a time I would like to get mine to. What modifications and tyres were you using on the day?
It's not personally mine. We are a group of mates that go to as many race weekends as we can at york raceway, Shakespeare and pod.
He normally gets a 1.8 second 60ft but could only manage 1.95 seconds so was hoping for a 11.5 second run. He's running around 400bhp + nitrous and slick tyres. Rob...
Who's was the blue 197/200 that was running 14.2s :eek:
Saw the blue cup with orange wheels... me like.
Anyone see our Blue rear engined V6 turbocharged mini clubman on track? 12.4 people :D The silver Corsa C with hazard painted wheels was also ours unfortunately he could only manage an 11.7...
Re: wot 1/4 mile time to expect
Last year at USC there were a few 172 Cups all getting under 15s.
Might take mine down at weekend but I think I'll be too busy trying to help keep some of the lads cars in one peace.
Anyone going USC next week then?
I think you are right. I had an impact speed of >30mph in my Saxo VTR 5 years ago into a stone pillar on a country lane, car came out worse than his Clio.
Takes so little speed to cause a lot of damage on these small french cars.
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Missed the last one due to family commitments but I'm free for round 2! Never used a rotary or a DA before as i've never built up the courage to use one. Be good to pick some tips up and...