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    Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 11:35pm
The manual suggests using a clock or watch to time the pedal presses.
 
If still no luck, OBD2 code readers are available on ebay from £20. Or a USB cable and software to plug into a laptop.
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many thanks
yes it was this i folllowed but it did not work,no lights flashed,no codes came up or anything,
have tried it again but still nothing,does that mean there is a problem with the ecu?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote imckay Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 9:19am
 
If it will not reset, then the detected problem has not been corrected. Strange if it is crank/cam sensors as this would not be detected until the engine is being turned over.
 
Count the long and short flashes to confirm the error code(s)
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote john d Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 8:42am
hi all
tried the method to find reset ecu but it did not work,i assume switched on means with all ignition lights on.
kept trying but to no avail,any ideas on how to get this to work as have to fit camshaft and crankshaft sensor together as apparently computer can not tell otherwise if it has been done
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Ant-Dat Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Nov 2011 at 8:02am

the earth lead usually breaks between the gearbox and body,

Quickest way to check is to grab a good heavy duty jump lead(got to be a good lead or it won;t work). Put it on on earth of the battery and then onto the engine (metal) then turn the key. If it starts trouble free then you have an earth issue


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thanks 
any paticular place where the earth strap is,there is however plenty of power to battery,
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Just thought I'd throw it into the pot, have you checked your earth straps are all OK? This is a known problem on ALL P12 models and can cause starting problems specifically.
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hi thanks
no there is no rattle at all,
i'm really bambozled,once it starts,which can take half an hour or so,it then runs perfect,doesn't judder miss or anything.
dont know some one said new timing chain,sounds damned expensive job to me.
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stretched chain, does it rattle excessively on start up then go away?
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote john d Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 21 Nov 2011 at 2:34pm
to anyone
have a 2003 primera 1.8,have serious trouble getting it to start,engine management light was on,according to a mates computer camshaft sensor was problem,so fitted new crankshaft and new camshaft sensor,still have trouble
once car is running it runs as sweet as a nut,
is there anything that could be wrong that would make sensor come up again and again
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