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Engine turning over but not starting
Posted: 07 Oct 2013, 08:46
by tonytype25
I camped out last night with the rear of van facing into the wind and heavy rain.When I tried starting the engine it turns over but won't start.Could it be damp electrics? If so what should I do?
Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Posted: 07 Oct 2013, 09:06
by Oldiebut goodie
Move out of Ireland?
Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Posted: 07 Oct 2013, 09:14
by tonytype25
Yah great idea but U.k. weather isn't much better!
Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Posted: 07 Oct 2013, 09:30
by Oldiebut goodie
Far better this side of the country! I live in the driest part of the UK.
Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Posted: 07 Oct 2013, 10:32
by tonytype25
Van started sun coming out and we're on the road home!
Re: Engine turning over but not starting
Posted: 07 Oct 2013, 14:59
by CovKid
Just a tip. A very rough and ready way to narrow down a non-starter is first try a small splash of petrol into carb throat. If it begins to splutter into life but then dies, the problem is highly likely to be fuel delivery - ie its not getting any. If it doesn't try to start even with that kind of encouragement, it'll be electrical - like a loose wire on the ignition side. Glad you're off again.
