I'm cross posting in this section as I'm not getting any response in the general forum, and perhaps I should have posted here?? Copy of post follows .....
My 2007 120 series petrol 6 speed would not start yesterday after numerous attempts. Previous day ran with no problems and has done for a long time, although have had this exact same no start situation a few times in the last 2 to 3 years.
Occurs first start of the day and would seem it might?? be ignition related as I could smell minor unburnt fuel smell at the tailpipe, after multiple starting attempts yesterday. All fuses OK, tank half full, regularly serviced, and on several occasions after such an event I've had my mechanic check, and there have been no stored codes. Suspected that temp sensor may be the issue, so replaced that last year.
Any suggestions on likely/common failure items? I got the car at 160,000 km and its done 271,000 now - mainly highway but some light 4WD for my work getting to buildings and buildings sites in more remote areas. I'm going to keep the car and just keep running up the k's and keep it in good condition.
I'm thinking of just replacing the fuel pump, and maybe O2 sensors, as a preventative maintenance measure - any other suggested items which are common failure/maintenance items worth replacing considering the km's. I'd rather do some preventative maintenance replacement now, than wait for vital items to fail and be stranded.
Thanks for any help you can offer
Dave
My 2007 120 series petrol 6 speed would not start yesterday after numerous attempts. Previous day ran with no problems and has done for a long time, although have had this exact same no start situation a few times in the last 2 to 3 years.
Occurs first start of the day and would seem it might?? be ignition related as I could smell minor unburnt fuel smell at the tailpipe, after multiple starting attempts yesterday. All fuses OK, tank half full, regularly serviced, and on several occasions after such an event I've had my mechanic check, and there have been no stored codes. Suspected that temp sensor may be the issue, so replaced that last year.
Any suggestions on likely/common failure items? I got the car at 160,000 km and its done 271,000 now - mainly highway but some light 4WD for my work getting to buildings and buildings sites in more remote areas. I'm going to keep the car and just keep running up the k's and keep it in good condition.
I'm thinking of just replacing the fuel pump, and maybe O2 sensors, as a preventative maintenance measure - any other suggested items which are common failure/maintenance items worth replacing considering the km's. I'd rather do some preventative maintenance replacement now, than wait for vital items to fail and be stranded.
Thanks for any help you can offer
Dave
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