Xantia Not starting

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Xantia Not starting 22 January 2009, 2:46 PM

Stekelly Joined 22 Jan 2009 1 posts

Basically it wont start. The starter motor is turning but no "catch" and ignition. I initially thought I had run out of fuel as I'd been drivign for a bit with the light on.When I turn the key to just before the starting position I get the (handbook description) Engine auto-diagnosis light as well as the STOP and hydraulic pressure and fluid level light.

If I keep it turning the starter motor for about 5 or 6 seconds the diagnosis light seems to go out and it nearly catches but doesnt.

Any ideas? Any chance it could be somethign simple like it sucked up some dirt from the bottom of the tank when it ran low? I can hear the pump priming when I turn the key first so thats workign at least.

I noticed that the red light in the coolant temp gauge cluster is on the first time I try start it after I unlock it (cant remember if that ever was on before or if it's supposed to come on). It's turning over and a few times it kind of splutters like it's about to start but doesnt.

Outside of fuel delivery or an ignition problem, any chance I'm looking at an immobilser issue? I've tried starting it with both keys so I'd imagine that rules out the key haveing lost the code.

When I crank the engine the diagnostic light goes out but the hydraulic pressure and fluid level light stays on.

I changed the plugs and fuel filter and it still wont start. The engine light still stays on.

Any help is much appreciated.

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