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hey guys,

looking for a bit of mechanical guidance

so the other day my car shut off while i was driving, and wouldn't start.
i didn't hear any knocking sounds or bangs.
I am slightly concerned it may be a mechanical issue? if the engine blew, would i hear a knocking or something similar when i try to crank it?

it try's to crank and all most gets there but doesn't turn over.
I haven't had the time to check error codes yet, as i have exams.
Id say its a electrical issue, will look further into that after exams, but just wanting to know if there is a dead give a way of internal issues that i could look for?

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First thing to do is check codes. If no codes, check if you're getting fuel and spark.
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Check basics. Battery terminals, do you have petrol and oil, etc.
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Acc belt broken and took out your crank position sensor wiring
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PHIL069 wrote:Acc belt broken and took out your crank position sensor wiring
nah not this time, thats what happened last time. was the first thing i checked hahah
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checked codes

got 12 and 13
12 Air Flow Sensor
13 Intake air temperature sensor

so do i just change my maf sensor?
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Make sure they're plugged in properly to start with...
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changed the maf, still cranks no start.

Checked codes again, no codes, just constant flashing.
What should i check?
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ill check spark.
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Pull out your ignition leads, see if there is a spark, if no spark then it's ignition related. Could possibly be an issue with your fuel lines/fuel pump?
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Also get a volt meter and check your battery
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Checked there is no spark.
Also sprayed carry cleaner in intake, so i defiantly know that its not fuel related.

could it be the ignition failure sensor?
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Possibly. Did you end up pulling the error codes?
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no codes.
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also when i crank the car, the rpm don't move?
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changed the ifs, still not start and still no rpm?
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RPM won't show until it starts up.
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i thought it would move little bit maybe like 200-300 rpm. anyway i might just take it to a auto elec.
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Nope, doesn't move at all.
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Do you have an immobiliser?
If engine shuts you off while driving, could be due to it.
I had something similiar.

Something about the relay being worn, and de-magnetised, and cut the engine off, when running.
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