Check that the immobiliser (if fitted) is responding to your key fob
transmitter by checking that the alarm indicator light on the dash has
stopped flashing. If not, most commonly the fob may be faulty or have a
flat battery. rubber oil seals
Chevrolet.However, some cellphone towers emit signals of same/similar
frequencies which interfere with the transmitter signal and prevent it
reaching the alarm/security computer. If you suspect this, hold the fob
near the computer (LH footwell in MGF) and shield it with aluminium foil
or a metal sheet over your hand to screen the interference as you work
the fob.
Check the fuel pump inertia switch hasn’t been triggered
You should be able to hear the fuel pump for a second or so when you
first turn the key on as the pump pressurizes the fuel system. Note that
subsequent activation of the key within a relatively short time of
turning it off may not activate the pump as pressure may still be in the
rail.rubber oil seals Chevrolet.
Check you are getting fuel pressure to the engine: remove the fuel pipe
from the fuel rail, you should get a small squirt as the ignition is
turned on the it should stop, more fuel will be sent when the engine
starts. In an MGF this is not all that accessible, so first do the
ignition/electrical checks under 4,5,6,7.
If you have a distributor cap, then remove it and make sure it is dry,
condensation and water will prevent the spark getting to your plugs.
Check the carbon brush is still in good order and fitted (inside centre
of cap), and check for any hairline cracks, as this will track the spark
to earth and not the plugs.rubber oil seals Chevrolet.
If your engine hasn’t a distributor, the wasted spark version used in
early cars, in which the coil packs are mounted at the bottom of the
block under the inlet manifold, is very prone to damp affecting it
thanks to the very long plug leads – to the extent that the car won’t
start. To fix, remove the leads and warm them to dry them out (or buy
new ones as it is old leads which are more problematic – however they
are expensive so trying to sort the old leads first is better). Also
ensure that the coil packs are properly dry.rubber oil seals Chevrolet.
Remove the spark plugs and check their condition, they could be sooted up or corroded.
Check any fuses you have for your ECU
Another thing that can happen is that the injectors stick closed after
sitting for a while. Check the injectors are working by undoing the
inlet manifold from the head and, with all plumbing still attached, pull
it back far enough to hold a sheet of card an inch or two in front of
the ports. Disconnect the low tension feed to the coil so there is no
risk of stray sparks then get someone to crank the engine while you
watch to see if there is any fuel spray from the injectors. If there is,
then you have an ignition problem.rubber oil seals Chevrolet.
If there is no fuel spray, and you carried out the test above to
establish there is fuel getting to the rail, then the injectors are
sticking. When we started our K Midget for the first time we had all but
one injector stuck on. It was cured by tapping lightly on each one in
turn until that cylinder cut in. One was quite persistent and took quite
a bit of tapping. With a sprint the next day we were sweating! If this
fails, then you need to remove the injectors and soak the end (while
keeping the electrics clear of) in a suitable solvent which can dissolve
gum deposits. Over here they are marketed as carburettor cleaners and
are based on MEK. Or just get more injectors.rubber oil seals Chevrolet.
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