Trouble starting

NEG · 30-12-2005, 02:21 PM

Hi guys just wondering if someone could help me out with my EF, I've been having some problems starting it. Turn the key to start and nothing happens, I can hear the fuel pump working and all the lights on the dash seem normal. lights dont dim if i try starting it with them on, the starter motor dosnt even seem to do anything iv checked all the wireing connections. The strange part is after trying to start it for 10 to 15 minutes it will start no worries. has anyone ever had this happen to them befor i start replacing things?
thx

also its a manual.

HSVETAR · 30-12-2005, 05:05 PM

Same with one of my mates EB, we havnt figured out what is causing it either, Manual also, any help would be good.

clontarf_x · 30-12-2005, 05:08 PM

neutral safety switch? dead ecu? smartsheild dead? i wouldnt have a clue im just listing things you might wanna look at

also, starter motor seized? bash it with a large blunt object a couple of times and see if that works, happened to my xf

NEG · 30-12-2005, 05:26 PM

ok i tried a few things and rolling the car back or forward slightly with it in gear to turn the motor a little. It started after i did that. Is it possible that the cam angle sensor isnt workin properly?

snypereb · 30-12-2005, 05:36 PM

I think i have read about this problem before check through diff threads maybe they will be able to help you out!