Ok we've tried all of the steps outlined, so it's that time. Time for a situation update.
The fuel rails are both sending fuel, we have spark on all plugs. Ignition on front three only.The three cylinders at the back of the V6 are not getting any fuel; sparkling clean plugs, no petrol smell. I'd imagine only firing half the cylinders to be a significant problem in any engine.
We've come to the conclusion that there's a problem with the rear injectors underneath the intake manifold. The original black plastic cover to the injectors was broken during transit. It was replaced with the k8 plastic cover, which is identical in appearance, a perfect fit, and is extremely simple. A plastic cover, fitting over the injectors, with metal strips carrying the current from the connector on the right hand side. It's possible that one or more of the injectors on the metal frame was damaged also. We're using the ZE injectors of course, just the plastic K8 cover is being used to replace the broken ZE cover.
The broken plastic cover, and the k8 metal injector frame (for reference, identical appearance to ZE injector frame): -
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Part in context, from the manual: -
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If I'm calling these parts incorrectly, let me know btw!
I'm going to get in touch with the suppliers, under warranty you see, and maybe try and get the injector parts from somewhere else quickly, so I can rule it out at least. I'd like to know whether or not: -
1) The KLDE intake manifold gasket is a perfect fit for the ZE.
2) Anyone in MX3 land has any of the ZE injector parts spare, or knows where they're going cheap, or has had similar trouble.
3) Anyone thinks we're barking up the wrong tree!
On the OBD2 thing, I wrongly stated in a post that the label said K853; it's K862(B). It has a metal plate covering the 4 ports, making you squash your head RIGHT INTO the carpet when you're upside down trying to see past the cables and metal covering plate. Still no sign of a connector though. Starting to think this is a UK or right hand drive thing, it's not just my 96+ UK model that the port is missing from. The diagnosis port does not work as on an OBD1.