alfa romeo starting probems

karl tyrrell · 20-04-2011 7:45pm #1

some times starts some. s..wont start

Guy:Incognito · 20-04-2011 7:49pm

Is that a question?

but43r · 20-04-2011 7:50pm

Good to know

callaway92 · 20-04-2011 7:51pm

plug it out and plug it back in

EPM · 20-04-2011 7:55pm

OP, give some details of the car and some more information on the starting problem and you will get a better response.

karl tyrrell · 20-04-2011 7:55pm

plug what out starting moter ok

Delancey · 20-04-2011 7:59pm

OP , you really need to communicate more clearly - give details of the model , a precise description of your issue , etc

karl tyrrell · 20-04-2011 8:01pm

156 alfa romeo .the ignition is turning over but its like no fuel getting to engine.if put into first gear it kicks in sometimes.could it be the coil pack or imobliser

Guy:Incognito · 20-04-2011 8:04pm

Could be many things to be fair. Check the battery with a multimeter first.

After the cold spell last year my dads Laguna was doing something similar. A new battery sorted it.

mondeo · 20-04-2011 8:07pm

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR! I know because I have plenty of experience with 156's that somtimes wont start and I can tell you now it's the said sensor. Your engine management system may not log the dodgy sensor either

CarMuppet · 20-04-2011 8:08pm

Is the orange 'key' symbol on? If so it's a key-code issue... Come to think of it if the car is giving a 'kick' then it's not the immobiliser.

If its a petrol version then my guess ( with little information) is a cam position sensor. Common issue with these symtoms. What year is car? I'm guessing a 2000?

CarMuppet · 20-04-2011 8:09pm

mondeo wrote: »

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR! I know because I have plenty of experience with 156's that somtimes wont start and I can tell you now it's the said sensor. Your engine management system may not log the dodgy sensor either

Snap!

karl tyrrell · 20-04-2011 8:20pm

thanks for that lads.and where is the sensor ...camshaft.alfa 2002 petrol and how do we fix it

mondeo · 20-04-2011 8:50pm

karl tyrrell wrote: »

thanks for that lads.and where is the sensor ...camshaft.alfa 2002 petrol and how do we fix it

You can buy it from this site. I went to Alfa themselves and bought mine. Not sure how much I paid for them, must dig up the receipts.
http://www.micksgarage.ie/autoparts.aspx?dept=388&MakeID=2&ModelID=2053&CarID=8808&AssemblyID=102747&b=244&ga=3946

Genuine sensors are 'bosh' by the way. Maybe a genuine one would be best in this case. I'm thinking micks garage sell spurious ones and at that price you would get a genuine one.

Zipppy · 04-06-2011 7:58pm

Got stuck on Coast Road, Dublin this eve in my 03 147 and had to be rescuded by AA,,got towed half way home..
Engine management system warning light and message came on leaving Howth, cat cut out but started, warning light stayed on...car cut out at next set of lights and wouldnt start at all..
Rang AA, car started when guy came out (engine had cooled down)
He followed me home...car cuy out again on N4 and wouldnt start and I had to be towed home..

Error is engine management system error so I assume I need a new camshaft sensor?
AA guy suggested that a good clean MIGHT do it...

Anyone got good instructions as to when I'd find the sensor??

Cheers

Zip

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