[Mk2] [Generic] MK2 91 - Sparks, turns but no fire - HELP PLEASE

[asellens]

Hi, i have a k reg 91 mk2, for almost 6 months with no problems at all, then yesterday the windscreen washer motor decides to pack up - annoying but not the end of the world.
i go to start her today and turns over fine but no ignition, i've been driving for the last few days in the snow without a problem, i checked a spark plug and solid spark but still no life..... confused. please help, any advice greatly appreciated.

[ancient mariner]

if the engine is turning over.
you are getting a spark at the plugs,
it is more than likely to be fuel related. paul.

[djpkins]

Check your fuses, start with the fusebox in the engine bay...a blown EFI fuse could give you the same symptoms

[asellens]

just checked all the spark plugs, decent sparks and stinks of fuel, i'll check the fuses and let you know.

[asellens]

all fuses checked and all fine, in the engine bay and in the front, the EFI resistor is ok too.
tried to turn her over again and sounded a bit different, i presume due to a slightly discharging battery - which is fine btw!

[g.lewarne]

Try Bridging B+ and FP in the diagnostics port, this will have the fuel pump running 100% of the time the ignition is on.

leave ignition in position 2 (dash lights but not running) for a few seconds and try starting it again.


could be fuel pressure / filter related

[djpkins]

have you checked for error codes? water temp sensor...cold start switch maybe....I had a very similar prob to this and it eventually went away when I bled the coolant system.