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VX 3800 won't start

Fatvx

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Hey,
If I have a faulty DFI module, would the coils produce spark? I have spark at each of the coils but car won't start. It turns over, but cuts out before it starts to run.
How do I test the DFI module?
Any help appreciated,
Cheers
Mike
 

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if you have good spark on all 6 spark plugs
you can assume for now that the dfi is ok
it does incorporate some other electronics but if you have spark i would look at the fuel pump
 

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if you have good spark on all 6 spark plugs
you can assume for now that the dfi is ok
it does incorporate some other electronics but if you have spark i would look at the fuel pump

Thanks for your response mate, I've got fuel pressure, no worries there. I've only checked spark at the coils, not at the plugs. It thought if the coils were sparking then the plugs are too?
 

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if all 6 coils are producing good spark and you have good fuel pressure then check spark at plugs
do you have a noid light to check the injectors
 

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No noid light, will check spark at the plugs tomorrow. is the noid test light the next step after checking the plugs? And will a standard test light work or does it have to be a noid test light?
Thanks for your help lout, bloody awesome!
 

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a standard test light will work but more cumbersome
 
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