91 or 92 MX5

[Charles & Morven Lynch]

She does have petrol in the tank doesn't she?
Where is the car? perhaps someone could have a look at it!
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Charles & Morven Lynch, chicnmo@ihug.co.nz on 21/07/2002

On Thu, 21 Nov 2002 07:09:34 +1300, Fletcher Blades wrote:

Does it only happen sometimes, or is it never starting?

If its never... might be the timing belt broken?
Remove oil-cap, look on angle so you can see cam-shaft.
You should see the camshaft turn when you try to start it. If the

camshaft doesn't turn while the starter motor is going, then you have no
timing belt.

warning- if the shaft does turn (ie. belt OK) some oil will get thrown

around, and possibly out the hole... don't wear your best clothes, and
don't do it for too long.

If that's not it, check the club's technical tips for how to make up a

test LED and read the error codes from the engine computer.
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