RIP my RB? Please help! Video

[AnthonySJB]

So, cruising along at fast motorway speed, dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree, loss of power and a change of tone of the engine.

Car doesn't start, have to be towed home. Now it doesn't start properly, attempt before this got it idling for a few seconds until conked out.

Any ideas on what could resolve this? Previously there was a bit of a whir from the engine bay at low speed turning, engine light came on every now and then.

Thank you for any help, very appreciated.

 

[Gus]

have you checked if the cambelt has snapped? turn the drivers wheel to right and look behind the plastic cover that clips to the support bar.

 

[GiT]

have you checked if the cambelt has snapped? turn the drivers wheel to right and look behind the plastic cover that clips to the support bar.

Cambelt is still intact for it to do this - it just may have jumped, stretched.

Now - how long before the motorway was it you put fuel in?

 

[AnthonySJB]

Cambelt is still intact for it to do this - it just may have jumped, stretched.

Now - how long before the motorway was it you put fuel in?

Thanks. I'll check the belt this afternoon.

It definitely had plenty of fuel in, half a tank or so, and seemed that the guage had been accurate recently.

Cheers for the help guys

 

[william84]

Crankshaft sensor.
Mines cut out when the plug for it was faulty. Wiggled the plug it came back to life so cleaned contacts etc refitted and Bob's you're uncle.

 

[AnthonySJB]

Crankshaft sensor.
Mines cut out when the plug for it was faulty. Wiggled the plug it came back to life so cleaned contacts etc refitted and Bob's you're uncle.

Good to hear, will give it a try. It failed whilst driving along though, not just sat there, if thats got anything to do with it!

 

[NorthloopCup]

I’ll be honest, it doesn’t sound like it’s got much compression on one or more cylinders, but the video is a bit to short to be certain.

 

[AnthonySJB]

I’ll be honest, it doesn’t sound like it’s got much compression on one or more cylinders, but the video is a bit to short to be certain.

Engine cuts out so can't get a longer video

 

[NorthloopCup]

Engine cuts out so can't get a longer video

Any noises when it cut out? Or just the lights on the dash and engine cut out?

 

[AnthonySJB]

Any noises when it cut out? Or just the lights on the dash and engine cut out?

Here is a better video -

No noises really, just a grumbly motor. Hopefully video is helpful.

Will check the above recommend sensor and belt after learning how, thanks.

 

[leeds_182]

That doesn’t sound like a crank sensor issue to me. It doesn’t sound very well. Hope you get it sorted.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Here is a better video -

No noises really, just a grumbly motor. Hopefully video is helpful.

Will check the above recommend sensor and belt after learning how, thanks.

Hate to say it mate, but that sounds terminal I’m afraid.

 

[AnthonySJB]

No worries. What I thought anyway! Thanks

 

[william84]

I agree much better the second video.
Sorry to hear

 

[bloke]

does sound like a lack of compression.

 

[Louis]

Were the belts done recently and who by? Check the alternator belt is still in place and not wrapped itself around the cambelt!

 

[AnthonySJB]

Were the belts done recently and who by?

Belts look fine to be honest, I've had a poke around there and they do look new and feel tight. So not too sure what is causing the issue. Most likely selling the car on to someone who fancies getting stuck in!

 

[AnthonySJB]

It was also idling slightly strangely for couple of weeks leading up to this, if that could be relevant.

 

[Louis]

Belts look fine to be honest, I've had a poke around there and they do look new and feel tight. So not too sure what is causing the issue. Most likely selling the car on to someone who fancies getting stuck in!

If its slipped then itll be bent valves unfortunately. Check out the alternator belt, and again...when were the belts done and by who?

 

[AnthonySJB]

If its slipped then itll be bent valves unfortunately. Check out the alternator belt, and again...when were the belts done and by who?

March 2017, Rentech Portsmouth by a previous owner.

 

[Louis]

March 2017, Rentech Portsmouth by a previous owner.

Think hes still active on here @Mike@Rentech. Do you remember the car?

I guess a number plate would help 😂