My Ford Galaxy suddenly wouldn't start, it turns over but doesn't catch.
It has been in the garage for a few days and they discovered that there's no spark getting to the spark plugs, apparently an electrical fault but they can't find the actual cause of the problem.
Has anyone any ideas or maybe you had a similar problem.
2007-10-24 06:26:11 · 12 answers · asked by mi 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Hi
It sounds like either a crank sensor problem or an immobiliser problem. Are the injectors being pulsed? If not then its either immobiliser or crank sensor.
The crank sensor signal can be scanned during cranking to see if it is present.
Another giveaway is the ECU not waking up. If the check engine light doesn't come on at all or doesn't come straight on when you turn on the ignition then that could be a crank sensor problem. Unfortunately, it could also be an ECU or ECU power supply problem.
Very best regards
Geordie
2007-10-24 11:00:24 · answer #1 · answered by Grizz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it turns over thn ur battery is fine...im not sure how the ford galaxy engine works ( seperate coil and dizzy or seperate coils per plug) if its a proper garage and they cldnt find the problem thn id assume that they checked spark plugs,coil and distributor so the onl thing i cn think of might be an immobilisor fault....immobilisors in the ford probe are prone to the solder heating up too much and thn the points of contact becoming bad best thing to do is get an auto electricion to look at it...depends whr u are to get a cheapish one but its prob a btr idea thn taking it to a garage
2007-10-24 06:39:47 · answer #2 · answered by vekmaster98 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check the coil, and be sure you're getting fuel.
If the coil is OK take off the distributor cap, crank it and see if the shaft is turning and the points are opening and closing.
If the shaft isn't turning it's broken. Find out why before you replace it.
If the shaft is spinning, and the points look OK and are functioning, check the gap.
If all is OK, Check the distributor cap, rotor, and check all the plug wires for resistance.
You should find your problem.
2007-10-24 08:20:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dirty Dave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Galaxy is probably an old car with points and condenser. May be they need changed. I had the carbon button in the center of the distributor cap come out once and it ran till I turned it off and it wouldn't start. When I put the new cap on it took off. It wouldn't hurt to replace the points, condenser ,rotor and distributor cap.
2007-10-24 06:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by Dana 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is the earth strap broken/corroded
try replacing the king lead
look at the state of the dist cap, is the brush in the centre inside ok somtimes its on a little spring...
is the rotor arm ok...use brasso to clean it....just a few ideas
2007-10-25 07:15:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What year? No spark indicates an ignition problem of some sort....I'd check ignition system for problems like coil, points, condenser, etc...
2007-10-24 07:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is just a shot in the dark but diconect the battery leave it for 20mins or so then reconect it . THEN reset the key fob and see what happens ! U`LL NEED THE RADIO CODE FOR THIS SO MAKE SURE U HAVE IT BEFORE U DO THIS
2007-10-24 09:07:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyones answers on here are good ones but no one mentioned checking the Timing chain & gears
2007-10-24 08:29:18 · answer #8 · answered by dugbug63 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you go with a track-up. remember to replace the criteria & condenser contained in the distributor in case you do an entire track-up and make effective the hollow is determined wisely after alternative. sturdy success.
2016-10-22 22:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by loewus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be the starter. It could also be that your battery has either gone bad or is not properly connected. Try cleaning it, reconnecting the battery cables and attempt to start it again. Also when you do this make sure that your computer cable is connected to the negative pole. You might also have your fuel pump checked just to be sure.
2007-10-24 06:32:01 · answer #10 · answered by Aureus19 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋