Vp s PAC troubles

[havavb]

Posting about this for a friend, his vp starts moves 10 meters and doesn't start. Why could the problem be? Any help would be great, cheers.

[hi_ryder]

any other details? noises? see what error codes come up, might get some better answers...

[havavb]

I'll try have a look today, how do I check error codes?

[WazzaVN]

At the end of last year my VP was stalling all the time and i found out i needed a new computer. but it sounds like it could be a huge number of things, like a crank angle sensor or something. see if the engine light comes on before it stalls then you can get someone to plug in a computer and give you a diagnosis. mine was running for roughly 10 mins before it was stalling too.

[havavb]

Where abouts would I find the computer? An what exactly is the crank angle sensor?

[hi_ryder]

crank angle sensor is right behind the harmonic balancer (ac compressor side), computer is behind the kick panel passenger side just below the dash (interior side of the A pillar). crank angle sensor senses the angle of the crank shaft using the harmonic balancer...

[WazzaVN]

the best way to find out what your issue is, is to check to see if the engine light comes on before your car cuts out. because i'm pretty sure the computer can't diagnose the problem unless the engine warning light comes on, otherwise it doesn't know there's a problem. look for the light and if it comes on get it scanned or whatever they do. when i had the same problem i made the mistake of guessing what was wrong and ended up buying new plug, leads, harmonic balance, crank angle sensor, fuel pressure regulator and fuel filters ect all for nothing, My whole computer was cactus and i needed a new one. all the things i mentioned can cause your problem so make sure you find out what it is before you try and fix it.

[havavb]

Thank for the help guys, I'll have a look when I catch up with my mate, cheers.