3 minutes ago, Papez said:

 

Which part of the car is damaged? Have you checked voltage on the fuel pump?

I really didn't get the chance to play around with it as I bought it the previous month like this (crashed) and I was waiting for shipping. Now my question is only about the electrical systems that could have been activated and prevent the car from starting. I have to fix a lot of things before I try to start it, that includes something hanging from the car that I saw last minute and it was the starter. So if anyone knows anything about something like that existing in a 2000MY Felicia with driver airbag let me know and thank you for your interest!

4 hours ago, Papez said:

@D.FYLAKTOS @J.R.out of curiosity, I'd like to know which parts in Felicia were supplied by Ford?

I think the Sierra shares the brake pads with the Felicia but yeah, not important fact

What causes the engine not to start after airbag deployment? I was in an accident which deployed all of my airbags besides the steering wheel (2013 Honda Civic).

 

https://www.quora.com/What-causes-the-engine-not-to-start-after-airbag-deployment-I-was-in-an-accident-which-deployed-all-of-my-airbags-besides-the-steering-wheel-2013-Honda-Civic

 

I'm sorry to hear about your accident. After an airbag deployment, the engine not starting could be caused by a variety of factors. One possible reason is that the impact of the accident may have caused damage to the vehicle's electrical system or fuel system, preventing the engine from starting. It's also possible that the airbag deployment itself may have triggered a safety feature that disables the engine to prevent further damage. I would recommend having a qualified mechanic inspect your vehicle to determine the exact cause of the issue.

 

This is normal for many systems.

when you go to start your car normally as soon as you turn the key to on the pump runs for a second or so. Once you turn the key to start and the engine turns the pump comes on again and stays on as longs as the engine is turning.

in an accident there is a possibility of a ruptured fuel line. Spilled fuel can lead to a fire. This is considered not good. So to prevent the possibility of pumping gas all over the place and risking a fire the system will shut off the pump and in some systems disable the ability to crank the engine.

I will keep you all updated when I fix it and start it. Let's explore what it takes for a 24 year old car to get back on the road again

21 minutes ago, ivcars003 said:

Now my question is only about the electrical systems that could have been activated and prevent the car from starting

 

I checked the wiring, there's no interconnection between airbag control unit and fuel pump relay. There's only a data line between the airbag unit and ECU - so if there's any blocking going on, it's done by the ECU itself. But I haven't found any info confirming that.

 

Searching Czech forums, I found one case where a crashed airbag-equipped Felicia didn't start - and it was due to wiring damage around the fuel pump.

Edited 15 February, 20241 yr by Papez

57 minutes ago, Papez said:

 

I checked the wiring, there's no interconnection between airbag control unit and fuel pump relay. There's only a data line between the airbag unit and ECU - so if there's any blocking going on, it's done by the ECU itself. But I haven't found any info confirming that.

 

Searching Czech forums, I found one case where a crashed airbag-equipped Felicia didn't start - and it was due to wiring damage around the fuel pump.

Very helpful! Thank you. I will prioritize the fuel pump and we will see from there

I only almost know the general very basics but they are always the best place to start any diagnostics from, car wont start- battery (electrics/electronics, and computer programs now) and fuel (empty tank, fuel delivery and reception), of course a fuel pump has a foot in each of these camps.

 

Good luck let us know how you get on.

 

As for the record: I have found this but it's only for 1.9 diesel

https://alvadi.ee/en/spare-parts/skoda/felicia-6u-1994/fuel-cut-off-injection-system/

 

 

 

 

 

49 minutes ago, D.FYLAKTOS said:

As for the record: I have found this but it's only for 1.9 diesel

 

That's a valve to shut off the engine (as 1.9D has mechanical injection pump and no pump in the tank). Not an inertial switch.

Edited 16 February, 20241 yr by Papez

That airbag sensor 1K0909606C in other stores has about 133 euro (without shipping) but in GR has 203 euro (new). 

Obviously we can't see how bad the crash damage is (although I could see it being quite bad if it detached the starter) , but I don't think you're going to have a problem starting it after repairs. Reattach the starter, check for any loose fuel lines and wires, check engine rotates freely, then turn the key, It'll probably start first time, it's a felicia.

Hello there ! I should have updated you a while ago but many things happened. I had a lot of trouble with the car over the past few months. First time rebuilding a crashed car wasn't easy as you might have guessed. Apparently my initial thoughts about a crash switch and and reason why the car wouldn't start were before I had the car on my hands and therefore there is no such thing 🙂. Furthermore because my experience came from a simple Felicia without all the extras (hydrolic steering, air conditioning ect.) I never noticed the difference all the pulleys had and ordered a wrong water pump with accessory belt. I also had a problem with the electrical since the wires were cut and I transfered my other wiring harness without ac which led to the radiator fan not working. Some days later I got the car functioning normally but the suspension was very harsh, almost non existent, the car was leaning to the right and when stationary it lifted and got back down on its own. Later after replacing the rear suspension again from my old car the transmission mount was making a noise when accelerating, it was the whole engine moving. I suspect with that and the vibrations plus the crash the engine mount also was loose. One of the three bolts holding the mount was only just a bit tight ready to come off. The water pump (engine mount) also was starting to get pushed off its place. Despite that I kept driving the car (I tightened the bolts and pushed the mount in its place) and after some kilometers my engine stopped working after a first gear pull. All the coolant went to the oil system forcing me to tow the car and fix it again. New front suspension, new water pump, new transmission mounts, new accessory belt, new transmission and clutch kit, fresh oil, coolant and all that. ( The coolant escaped due to a failing tappet in the engine head, when pressurized it shot out). I got the car to start again only for the radiator to start leaking FROM EVERYWHERE. Mind you it didn't leak before. After replacing that everything is working normally. I drive it daily with some minor flaws.