vx 2 commie won't start

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

was going around roundbout and car just died and now it just won't start.any ideas how to fix problem would be most welcome.

[hsvpgts]

how much fuel you got in tank?

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

was low toped it up but still won't start

[jacko]

have you checked the basics (eg. battery, etc)? does it try to turn over or nothing happens when you try to start?

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

it turns over but its like it has no spark

[hsvpgts]

have you checked to see if it has spark?
have you checked for trouble codes?

[jacko]

try to check to see if fuels getting to the engine, check the injectors and spark plugs, any other basic things you can think of to eliminate. hopefully it won't be a major problem.

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

no havn,t checked spark and not sure how to check codes

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

ok thanks i will check for spark now

[hsvpgts]

http://forums.justcommodores.com.au/...0&d=1136804870 - for checking codes.

to check for spark remove a plug lead from plug (no 4 easy to get at - middle drivers side) and place a screw driver (WITH RUBBER HANDLE) down the guts of lead where it clips over plug and the hold near earth point - approx 1" away and get some one to turn key for a second or 2. DO NOT HOLD ONTO SCREW DRIVER BLADE as it will shock you.

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

i think its code 42 electronic spark timing (est) bypass circuit

[hsvpgts]

something for you to try as 42 refers to the DFI module - the plate that the coil packs screw to a the front of the engine.
wiggle aroud the wiring loom to the dfi module whilst trying to start - if so you may need to regap the wiring terminals to the DFI module. Going into the side of the DFI module is the wiring harness which has a 7mm bolt holding it in place undo bolt and remove harness from dfi module. If you have a small pick close all the gaps up slightly on all the terminals (shouldn't be any bigger than about 2 - 2 1/2mm gap - can check with a drill bit) once regapped refit loom and test. over time the gaps become to large and don't contact correctly - have seen this happen heaps and can also cause a crank angle sensor code to be logged.

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

thanks i will give that a try.

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

something for you to try as 42 refers to the DFI module - the plate that the coil packs screw to a the front of the engine.
wiggle aroud the wiring loom to the dfi module whilst trying to start - if so you may need to regap the wiring terminals to the DFI module. Going into the side of the DFI module is the wiring harness which has a 7mm bolt holding it in place undo bolt and remove harness from dfi module. If you have a small pick close all the gaps up slightly on all the terminals (shouldn't be any bigger than about 2 - 2 1/2mm gap - can check with a drill bit) once regapped refit loom and test. over time the gaps become to large and don't contact correctly - have seen this happen heaps and can also cause a crank angle sensor code to be logged.

looks like thats the problem still under warrenty so going back to dealer to fix. thanks for the help

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

problem fixed thanks for the help guys.

[flyen]

what was the problem?

and how was it fixed?

[VY ACCLAIM WAGZ]

something for you to try as 42 refers to the DFI module - the plate that the coil packs screw to a the front of the engine.
wiggle aroud the wiring loom to the dfi module whilst trying to start - if so you may need to regap the wiring terminals to the DFI module. Going into the side of the DFI module is the wiring harness which has a 7mm bolt holding it in place undo bolt and remove harness from dfi module. If you have a small pick close all the gaps up slightly on all the terminals (shouldn't be any bigger than about 2 - 2 1/2mm gap - can check with a drill bit) once regapped refit loom and test. over time the gaps become to large and don't contact correctly - have seen this happen heaps and can also cause a crank angle sensor code to be logged.

this was the problem .at auto sparky today getting everything else checked out.