1.3 MPI wont start arrrrrggghh & what spark plugs?

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Hi,

My felica 1.3 MPI wont start and I wondered if anyone could tell me why?

This happened before when I changed the clutch about 3 years ago, as when I put the gearbox back on I accidentaly knocked the crank sensor. I explain on this forum, was told to replace crank senor and hey presto it was that.

I was eternally grateful for that advice as I was pulling my hair out!

Car has given me hadly any probs for 3 years, however in last few weeks on the odd occasion it has been hesitant when starting, as I have turned the key the first time & it sounded like it wouldn't start. second time no probs.

Now it wont start at all, however starter is cranking over nice and strong

3.5 years ago I replaced the thermostat housing complete with sendor in it. I dont think thats related to the starting problem but I thought I'd mention that just in case any experts have any suggestions.

Is it possible that the connectors on the crank sensor have got dirty which is causing the starting issue? or indeed the 3 year old crank sensor might be knackered already?

The current problem is it wont start at all now, but it does have that other classic 1.3 MPI felicia problem of when it was working of 'basically from cold start it (was) starting first time as usual, but if you turn the car off before it is fully warm (eg. a minute or two) and try to restart it's a real struggle. Wait for it to cool and then it will start with some persuasion. Let it cool fully and first time again....' I borrowed that explantion from another thread hop you dont mind stevenp if your reading:thumbup:

So anyways I need to get the damn thing to start now as as i say it wont start at all. Where do I start?

Also I am going to do the plugs, air filter, and an oil change, as its due for all that now. I am consceoius that I wnat to get the correct spark plugs. What sort shall I get and where from is there a specific part no for felicia 1.3 mpi spark plugs?

Many Thanks in advance and I will try to help others with advise if i can at all:thumbup:

I need to use my (quite limited) skill and this forum (if poss) to sort this problem as we are totally skint and there is no way we can afford to take it to a garage. At the monent its our only car we can (cant lol) use (have another one but cant afford the insurance (at the moment)

[anewman]

Make sure to adjust the valve clearances too.

I think the correct spark plugs are Bosch FR7DC.

Edited 18 November, 2008 by anewman