car wont start p0087

[111zah111]

After over year trouble free motoring my car has let me down, im getting the error code p0087, it just turns over but won't start,

i got no warnings, was driving fine, parked car up then a minute later would not start,

code was pulled from a cheap obd, 3x p0087 codes and p0121,

aa man tried to use easy start it started for few seconds then died, he just said fuel pump gone, coil light was flashing when trying to start

when ignition on i get red steering light it was amber before, eml stays on and battery light stays on,

 

any advice would be appreciated

[pikpilot]

These two links show more information on your fault codes and further links to people who had the same problem.

https://www.ross-tech.com/Search-Results.html?q=p0087    Possible fuel supply problem.

 

https://www.ross-tech.com/Search-Results.html?q=p0121    Possible throttle position sensor fault.

 

With the ignition on and the engine not running, it is normal to have the battery light on as it indicates the alternator is not charging the battery. It should go off as soon as the engine starts.

 

The red steering wheel icon may be an indication that battery has low charge - too low a voltage to run the power steering.

 

When did you last change the battery? It may be its capacity is getting low. Give it a charge before trying again.

 

[111zah111]

thanks for reply,

 

battery was changed last year with varta, altenator was changed few months ago,

 

i'll have a read of them links, cheers

[111zah111]

update

 

checked fuel filter, removed low pressure pump all is clean,

vcds scan not showing p0087 anymore but this code keeps coming back 001542 - Internal Control Module P0606 - 000 - Processor Fault

 

still not starting

 

any advice cheers

[pikpilot]

Have you looked up this code on the Ross-Tech wiki?

If not, here is link to their forum and posts by others with the same code issue.

https://www.ross-tech.com/Search-Results.html?q=001542

[111zah111]

yes i've had a good read last night thanks,

 

update

today was checking fuses on side of dash there were 2 blown fuses in the middle, replaced them still no start,

checked ecu no signs of damage, disconnected battery for an hour, reconnected battery then fired up instantly

only test drove for ten minutes seems fine,  however throttle pedal feels soft i have to press more, so maybe related to the p0121 code

 

will update after further investigation

 

 

 

[Raydstevenson]

Did u find out what was the problem I have same issue

[111zah111]

38 minutes ago, Raydstevenson said:

Did u find out what was the problem I have same issue

yes, ive been meaning to update thread,

it's either the ignition barrel or the switch at the end of barrel, i have to remove/insert/wiggle key slowly for it to start, 

if i remove key instantly the rad fan switches on for few minutes after car is locked,

when i insert key and try to start most times it fires up straight away when it doesn't start i have wiggle key but then i get random electric fault codes

ive ordered barrel with keys and new switch, still not turned up, when/if fixed ill update

[pikpilot]

It is probably the switch at the end of the barrel. Easy to change if you follow the video. 

There is a thread on here with everything you need to know. Do a search over the last 12 months.

Saves having a different key for the ignition and door unless you change the blades on the two remote keys.

 

 

Edited 8 January, 2023 by pikpilot

[111zah111]

i changed the switch and made no difference, i'm just about to change the ignition lock, can i start the car without airbag connected, is it safe?

[111zah111]

update

 

it was the barrel that was faulty, had load of debris in the key hole and the pins were getting stuck,

anyway got a second hand off a suberb from the scrappers all sorted

 

[111zah111]

update

 

it worked fine on monday, yesterday started doing it again but it's worse than before

can't be bothered with it no more,

 

apologies if not allowed car is on ebay