Urgent help required possible immobiliser problem.

**Harvey** · Saturday 15th March 2014, 23:39

Will the fuel pump will only run if the rail pressure is low ?.try letting some pressure out at the test port.

**LeeT5** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 01:07

Originally Posted by MIKESC70T5

Might be pissing up the wrong tree, but on my old T5R when I fitted samco coolant hoses the car wouldn't turn over afterwards. Worked out when changing the top hose, I dislodged the relay under the slam panel and it broke the wires. Fixed the wires back together, they are very fragile and the car started straight away. You mention changing the rad so possible you moved the hoses and caused the problem I had.

I don't think your pissing up the wrong tree at all. He's changed the rad and intercooler so the relays that attach under the slam panel will all have been moved. If my memory serves me correct, the Starter motor relay is under there and the Main relay. If the main relay has a bad/broken connection then the fuel pump won't prime!!

**LeeT5** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 01:11

Originally Posted by stribo

New batteries? as in the key fob, that works fine, I have RAC cover, but not sure they'll be able to cure the problem.

AA and RAC have full access to wiring diagrams and will easily be able to fix this fault, providing you come clean with what it is you've done. Many ppl lie or don't tell the whole truth and leave us second guessing or looking in the wrong place when they call us out, which doesn't do them any favours and can lead to your car being recovered to a garage. Being honest goes along way in getting the problem fixed. You can kick yourself afterwards if you want, at least your car will be working!

**MIKESC70T5** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 01:26

Originally Posted by LeeT5

AA and RAC have full access to wiring diagrams and will easily be able to fix this fault, providing you come clean with what it is you've done. Many ppl lie or don't tell the whole truth and leave us second guessing or looking in the wrong place when they call us out, which doesn't do them any favours and can lead to your car being recovered to a garage. Being honest goes along way in getting the problem fixed. You can kick yourself afterwards if you want, at least your car will be working!

I disagree, as I called the AA out when my old t5r wouldn't start, they tried new d/cap and rotor arm first then gave up lol. While they were arranging to get the car picked up to take to a garage, I came on this very forum and a member who hasn't been on here for years suggested checking the relays. The AA man was rather embarrassed lol. Maybe things have changed in recent years.

**MIKESC70T5** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 01:30

Originally Posted by LeeT5

I don't think your pissing up the wrong tree at all. He's changed the rad and intercooler so the relays that attach under the slam panel will all have been moved. If my memory serves me correct, the Starter motor relay is under there and the Main relay. If the main relay has a bad/broken connection then the fuel pump won't prime!!

If my suggestion fixes his problem, then Stribo, I'm expecting a free square burger at the next Vine meet lol.

**stribo** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 05:05

Originally Posted by MIKESC70T5

If my suggestion fixes his problem, then Stribo, I'm expecting a free square burger at the next Vine meet lol.

If your suggestion fixes the problem Mike, I'll happily buy you a square burger.

**AAnickmac** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 07:45

Totally agree with this. Being honest at a breakdown is the best thing. I have been out to breakdowns where they tell you a load of lies because they are embarrassed to own up to what they have done. I just want to fix the car, not bothered what they done wrong, but need to know what they have touched.

**stribo** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 07:55

If I do have to call them out, I'll be totally honest with what I've done, just want the thing running.

**munster732** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 07:57

Originally Posted by MIKESC70T5

If my suggestion fixes his problem, then Stribo, I'm expecting a free square burger at the next Vine meet lol.

Square burger....square....burger? Glad I don't go down south very often, that's just wrong in so many ways!

**stribo** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 08:12

Originally Posted by munster732

Square burger....square....burger? Glad I don't go down south very often, that's just wrong in so many ways!

Nothing wrong with a square burger mate, it's probably bigger than you.

**munster732** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 08:16

Originally Posted by stribo

Nothing wrong with a square burger mate, it's probably bigger than you.

I would give some sort of witty retort, but I've got to get ready for a lovely drive out in my gay golden performance volvo. How about you ;-)

**stribo** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 08:18

Originally Posted by munster732

I would give some sort of witty retort, but I've got to get ready for a lovely drive out in my gay golden performance volvo. How about you ;-)

I've got to go and hit mine with a hammer. Whilst you're out having your lovely drive, think of this:

**munster732** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 08:23

Originally Posted by stribo

I've got to go and hit mine with a hammer. Whilst you're out having your lovely drive, think of this:

Wow, that looks like a healthy sized burger, looking in relation if that's a pint pot behind it. I may even go over to the dark side one day and try a softies meet...if I can get Pete a passport to leave Barnsley !

**stribo** · Sunday 16th March 2014, 08:26

Originally Posted by munster732

Wow, that looks like a healthy sized burger, looking in relation if that's a pint pot behind it. I may even go over to the dark side one day and try a softies meet...if I can get Pete a passport to leave Barnsley !

You'd love it down here mate, shandy's easy to get.