c14se wont start

[mark69]

got a c14se in my nova. its got a spark, fuel getting to the cylinders, all the plugs and sensors are plugged in, timing is fine. it just work start, ive tried bumping it and nothing!
anyone help ?

cheers, mark

[phazer]

Fuel pump relay, fuse, maybe crank sensor.

Check all earths are good etc.

[Bubba]

id go with earths...it might be worth adding a few extra earth straps

[Taffy Boy]

have you got compression?

[mark69]

have you got compression?

yeah,
ive come to the conclusion its the cank sensor because it tried starting now and again or just bangs out of the exhaust.

got a corsa single point one for free but it doesnt fit!!!

[mark69]

ive just changed the crank sensor and it still wont start!!
only other thing it can be is the ecu.

would an ecu spark at the wrong time ?
i thought it would just stop working alltogether.....

[waynes sri]

i had the same problem with mine i had put a brand new fuel pump on and wouldnt start no matter what i did in the end it was the brand new fuel pump that was a fault.whenever it was checked it was pumpin fuel but it had like burnt out as i put another new one on and it fired 1st time and as worked ever since. could be worth checking that:thumb:

[Steve0011]

have you just put this engine in the car and did you get the loom and ecu seperate?

[loggyboy]

have you got your leads on the right way?

[mark69]

i got it started :d
it was the 4 brand new bosch spark plugs!!!
they all had a spark when out of the bores but when under compresion no spark!
swapped for some $hity ngk ones i found, fired straight up!

bosch spark plugs FTL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cheers everyone for the help :thumb:

[phazer]

No point buying anything exotic. The standard Vx ones are more than fine for this motor and cheap on trade.

FWIW I run the standard 2 prong Vx ones in the 1.6 16v and have never had a problem.

Glad you got sorted though!