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Turns over but won't start

Postby VG1997 » Thu May 23, 2024 5:36 pm

Hi there all.
I have 1997 Ford Transit Van 2.5 litre turbo
Diesel. Has fuel in it. Winds over but won't start. I've checked fuses etc . I'm at Witts end over here in Australia. Any advice or knowledge be much appreciated Kind
Regards oh my Engine is GB OHV .Delphi lucas pump etc
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Re: Turns over but won't start

Postby Altransit » Thu May 23, 2024 6:29 pm

Checked the timing belt?
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Re: Turns over but won't start

Postby VG1997 » Sat May 25, 2024 4:29 am

Altransit wrote:Checked the timing belt?

Hi there sorry for late reply & thank you for your Reply. Has new Timming belt in it .
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Re: Turns over but won't start

Postby MinorMatt » Thu May 30, 2024 9:49 am

Do you have an immobiliser? LED in dash or headlining?
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Re: Turns over but won't start

Postby VG1997 » Fri May 31, 2024 4:04 am

MinorMatt wrote:Do you have an immobiliser? LED in dash or headlining?

Not sure what you mean .
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Re: Turns over but won't start

Postby MinorMatt » Tue Jun 04, 2024 1:30 pm

I will guess you don't then....

Have a look in the engine bay. There is a fuse box attached to the inner wing on the drivers side below the battery.

In there is a half sized brown relay. if you link the 2 big terminals it should start and run (as a diagnostic only). If it fixes the problem - replace the relay
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