460 Turbo, No Start!

doingitsideways · Aug 4th, 2014, 22:08

Hi all.

Well, this morning my 460 Turbo refused to start, meaning my preganant missus had to walk to work.

Not good!

So, when I got home from work I had a poke around.

I thought I'd check the obvious things like spark and fuel, I couldn't tell if I was getting a spark in the daylight, so moved onto fuel.

I cracked the supply the nut on the fuel rail and turned on the ignition - nothing.
No priming, nothing on cranking, but when the ignition was turned ALL the way off... WOOSH!!
Petrol everywhere.
It only ran for a second, but it was a good job I wasn't smoking!

So, very strange electrical problem I think. Maybe a stuck relay somewhere?

As usual, Haynes is utter cr@p. I actually very nearly called in to the Haynes museum when I was on holiday in Dorset, just to ask them why they continue to produce such complete pish!

Anyway, rant over.

I could do with some help locating the fuel pump relay so I can have a look at what's going on.
There are 2 that I've found behind the glovebox, could it be one of these?

Anyone else have any ideas on my problem?

Please guys, I can't make Mrs Sideways walk to work for much longer while she is with child!

I need my car to earn my living by the way!

Thanks,

Steve

Anadinolin · Aug 4th, 2014, 23:02

Im not Infront of my car so cannot 100% guarantee accuracy of my information, but the relay is near the drivers side and has a pink wire which is a common earth. Check the earth firstly. You might not be getting enough current = lazy relay from lack of good earth

He fuel pump relay is in a red or white socket behind the fusebox in the drivers side near the ecu iirc. Check that u het no fault codes if you have obd and now its dark check the spark on the king spark lead - I dont need to tell you how do I?

Let us know what it is in the end

Anadinolin · Aug 7th, 2014, 09:14

Did you get anywhere with this yardy?

doingitsideways · Aug 7th, 2014, 13:29

Not had a chance yet, Andy.

Been mega busy With work, trying to set up on my own again and not had 5 minutes to myself. Not even been getting home until gone 10 every night.

Feel pretty guilty really, but Louise understands.

I'll report back when I know more mate

Cheers

doingitsideways · Aug 9th, 2014, 12:10

Found the bu99er!

It was where you said Andy, tucked right up near the under side of the main relay box.
Found it while on my back in the driver's side footwell with one leg over the top of the seat and the other hanging out of the door!

Anyway, I pulled the two relays from their mount, gave a little wiggle and it started!

Oh well, at least I know where it is in case it happens again

Cheers mate.

Steve

Anadinolin · Aug 9th, 2014, 12:12

Sweet as a nut, always good when its its an easy fix hehe

doingitsideways · Aug 9th, 2014, 13:56

Hmm... Got a feeling it was just pure coincidence though!

Anadinolin · Aug 30th, 2014, 08:21

You probably want ford f-250 forums, this is a forum for volvos

If your ford f250 is diesel or petrol, get a bigger bore exhaust and a performance air filter. Maybe get the ecu chipped or remapped. Thats all I can offer on advice

doingitsideways · Aug 31st, 2014, 12:24

You been smoking Crack, Andrew?!

Anadinolin · Aug 31st, 2014, 15:35

Need some after whats happening. But I was responding to someone asking about tuning up their ford f250 7.8 truck or something.

Aug 4th, 2014, 22:08	#1
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	460 Turbo, No Start! Hi all. Well, this morning my 460 Turbo refused to start, meaning my preganant missus had to walk to work. Not good! So, when I got home from work I had a poke around. I thought I'd check the obvious things like spark and fuel, I couldn't tell if I was getting a spark in the daylight, so moved onto fuel. I cracked the supply the nut on the fuel rail and turned on the ignition - nothing. No priming, nothing on cranking, but when the ignition was turned ALL the way off... WOOSH!! Petrol everywhere. It only ran for a second, but it was a good job I wasn't smoking! So, very strange electrical problem I think. Maybe a stuck relay somewhere? As usual, Haynes is utter cr@p. I actually very nearly called in to the Haynes museum when I was on holiday in Dorset, just to ask them why they continue to produce such complete pish! Anyway, rant over. I could do with some help locating the fuel pump relay so I can have a look at what's going on. There are 2 that I've found behind the glovebox, could it be one of these? Anyone else have any ideas on my problem? Please guys, I can't make Mrs Sideways walk to work for much longer while she is with child! I need my car to earn my living by the way! Thanks, Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Aug 4th, 2014, 23:02	#2
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Im not Infront of my car so cannot 100% guarantee accuracy of my information, but the relay is near the drivers side and has a pink wire which is a common earth. Check the earth firstly. You might not be getting enough current = lazy relay from lack of good earth He fuel pump relay is in a red or white socket behind the fusebox in the drivers side near the ecu iirc. Check that u het no fault codes if you have obd and now its dark check the spark on the king spark lead - I dont need to tell you how do I? Let us know what it is in the end __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Aug 7th, 2014, 09:14	#3
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Did you get anywhere with this yardy? __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Aug 7th, 2014, 13:29	#4
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Not had a chance yet, Andy. Been mega busy With work, trying to set up on my own again and not had 5 minutes to myself. Not even been getting home until gone 10 every night. Feel pretty guilty really, but Louise understands. I'll report back when I know more mate Cheers __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Aug 9th, 2014, 12:10	#5
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Found the bu99er! It was where you said Andy, tucked right up near the under side of the main relay box. Found it while on my back in the driver's side footwell with one leg over the top of the seat and the other hanging out of the door! Anyway, I pulled the two relays from their mount, gave a little wiggle and it started! Oh well, at least I know where it is in case it happens again Cheers mate. Steve __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Aug 9th, 2014, 12:12	#6
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Sweet as a nut, always good when its its an easy fix hehe __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Aug 9th, 2014, 13:56	#7
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	Hmm... Got a feeling it was just pure coincidence though! __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Aug 30th, 2014, 08:21	#8
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	You probably want ford f-250 forums, this is a forum for volvos If your ford f250 is diesel or petrol, get a bigger bore exhaust and a performance air filter. Maybe get the ecu chipped or remapped. Thats all I can offer on advice __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

Aug 31st, 2014, 12:24	#9
doingitsideways The Daddy Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 15:07 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester	You been smoking Crack, Andrew?! __________________ XC90 V8 Exec, C70 2.4T Convertible, S70 T5 CD, 850 TDI, 2 x Escort vans and a 2.8i Capri. Clearout has begun, but must continue!

Aug 31st, 2014, 15:35	#10
Anadinolin VOC Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2022 14:32 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Upminster View Photos By: Anadinolin	Need some after whats happening. But I was responding to someone asking about tuning up their ford f250 7.8 truck or something. __________________ what good music deserves is full deep bass to give it warmth. the stock volvo sub works....just at high volumes Drum n Bass and dubstep

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