Pug 206 GTi180 won't start

Minxy · 19 Dec 2011 at 21:36

Hi All

We've a Pug 206 GTi180 that is refusing to start. The engine turns over as normal but there doesn't seem to be a spark. The car was last used 4 days ago and drove absolutely fine with no hints of a problem, went to use it this morning and it's going nowhere. We tried jumping it thinking perhaps it was the battery being low but it's not made a difference. What is likely to be the problem please and is it likely to be an easy fix.

I'm clueless when it comes to mechanics but thought some of you knowledgeable folk may know.

Thanks

Lopéz · 19 Dec 2011 at 21:55

Start by checking if it has got spark at the plugs. If it isn't, then work your way back.

If it's got spark, make sure it is getting fuel.

If it's got spark and fuel check the compression.

Manual diagnostics is just about being methodical and logical. This may prove difficult, given that you are a bird

Von Smallhausen · 19 Dec 2011 at 21:57

Ooof.

Fuzz · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:08

Lopez Lolity

wizzard · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:10

Lopéz said:
given that you are a bird

does it have petrol in?

do you know anyone with aa or rac membership that wouldn't mind calling them out for you? thats what i'd do.

paradigm · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:16

Immobiliser troubles perhaps.

Well, it IS French, and an immobiliser is electronic

DRZ · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:28

I seem to recall that your BF is a mechanic for a top BTCC team? Why on earth can he not resolve this issue?

Minxy · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:36

DRZ said:
I seem to recall that your BF is a mechanic for a top BTCC team? Why on earth can he not resolve this issue?

He's not been here tonight. They are working late building cars.

Plus all his tools are at work so we may struggle.

He's on his way home (in my car, I'm such a lovely gf) so have called the AA out as we didn't realise originally that we have homestart.

Thanks for all the replies, to Lopez for his sensible help and

to all the female jokes. At least I've tried and not moaned about the possibilities of breaking nails etc.

[TW]Fox · 19 Dec 2011 at 22:59

I think the bigger question here is why do you allow your BF to drive a 206? This is simply unacceptable Minxy.

Minxy · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:01

[TW]Fox;20836197 said:
I think the bigger question here is why do you allow your BF to drive a 206? This is simply unacceptable Minxy.

I know, sadly it's unavoidable at present. Obviously the next car will be a 1.0 Corsa in your honour Foxie.

MikeHiow · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:03

TDC sensor failing doesn't give an error half the time on the Clio, wouldn't be surprised if its a similar system/story on the 206.

Fuzz · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:07

A what sensor?

paradigm · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:09

I assume he means camshaft position sensor.

MikeHiow · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:11

Tdc, crank, hall or whatever you want to call it sensor.

Renault referred to the part as a TDC sensor the other day and it's stuck wih me

Fuzz · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:12

Crank Angle Sensor. CAS..
not TDC LOL, ****in Renault muppets
edit* ahh too slow

MikeHiow · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:13

Laugh at Renault, not me.

That said, what is so comical about such a name?

Dr Who · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:14

Likely to be the crank sensor imho

james.miller · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:21

what's wrong with TDC, it's mentioned in numerous places? :confused:

Fuzz · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:25

It's as retarded as calling the cam sensor a full lift sensor

james.miller · 19 Dec 2011 at 23:34

Scubascorpion said:
It's as retarded as calling the cam sensor a full lift sensor

What's retarded about calling a crank sensor a TDC sensor when it's there to tell the ecu when the engine is at TDC? Sounds to me like the terms are interchangeable, or am i missing something? :confused: