VX2000Calais
New Member
Hi everyone,
I have a VS Equipe V6 Ecotec which for the past few months has had difficulty in starting when cold. Sometimes the car will crank 10 times before it will fire but this morning it failed to start despite numerous attempts to crank it over.
A very good friend of mine checked the car's computer for error codes but the only thing showing was a fault with the crank angle sensor which he said is just a common error code that can be ignored. Besides, my understanding is that the CAS only causes issues when the engine is hot and the quick fix is to pour cold water over it to get you out of trouble until it can be replaced. I don't think this is a CAS issue as the cranking issue only happens when the car is cold.
The car sat at home all day today and when I got home and tried to start it, she fired first go and every successive start attempt. Now, when the car is hot or cold, the fuel pump can be heard operating and then shuts off a few seconds after the ignition is turned on, as per normal. This morning when I tried to start the car, the fuel pump was still operating for about 10 seconds after failed cranking.
Is there a diaphragm in the pump that could be damaged causing the pump to run longer due to insufficient pressure? I have a new BOSCH fuel pump here just in case it is the problem.
Once the car is running, it won't stop, even after a long drive. It just seems to be a problem when it's cold.
Has anyone come across the same issue with their VS? Would be grateful for any tips or advice.
Cheers!
I have a VS Equipe V6 Ecotec which for the past few months has had difficulty in starting when cold. Sometimes the car will crank 10 times before it will fire but this morning it failed to start despite numerous attempts to crank it over.
A very good friend of mine checked the car's computer for error codes but the only thing showing was a fault with the crank angle sensor which he said is just a common error code that can be ignored. Besides, my understanding is that the CAS only causes issues when the engine is hot and the quick fix is to pour cold water over it to get you out of trouble until it can be replaced. I don't think this is a CAS issue as the cranking issue only happens when the car is cold.
The car sat at home all day today and when I got home and tried to start it, she fired first go and every successive start attempt. Now, when the car is hot or cold, the fuel pump can be heard operating and then shuts off a few seconds after the ignition is turned on, as per normal. This morning when I tried to start the car, the fuel pump was still operating for about 10 seconds after failed cranking.
Is there a diaphragm in the pump that could be damaged causing the pump to run longer due to insufficient pressure? I have a new BOSCH fuel pump here just in case it is the problem.
Once the car is running, it won't stop, even after a long drive. It just seems to be a problem when it's cold.
Has anyone come across the same issue with their VS? Would be grateful for any tips or advice.
Cheers!