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Peryn · 07-14-2004, 02:47 PM

Wont start? As in wont crank over, or it will crank and just wont fire up?

If it will crank, and not start, does it smell like gas when you are first cranking it ( or shortly after)? Does it start easier, harder, or the same on hot days vs cold days?

Could be a couple things. Leaky injectors. You are leaking fuel into your engine when you stop. It would get so flooded with gas in there, it would take a long time to get enough of it out to start. This is probably the case if it smells like gas when you try starting it. Otherwise, its most likely that the tube that carries fuel to each cylinder is not holding pressure in there like it should (your fuel rail). leaky one-way valves, problems in the fuel pump, etc.

It will most likely be a reasonably small problem, such as a bad pump, or pressure reagulator. If it doesn't smell like gas when you start it, chances are its not the injectors, which means it should be cheaper.

Just something i remembered, when you go to start the car, turn the key to the RUN position, but dont crank it over. In most cases, this will prime the fuel pump for 2 seconds, to try and presurize the fuel system. You will occasionally hear a whirring noise from the back hald of your car when this happens. Try turning it to the on position for 2-3 seconds, and turning it off. Do this a couple of times. Now see if it starts any easier. You might have to do it a dozen times if it has been sitting a while.

Edit : i doubt its a clogged filter. It doesnt sound like Mr. Sparkle has any problems with it once its running.

07-14-2004, 02:47 PM	#6 (permalink)
Peryn Junkie Location: San Diego, CA.	Wont start? As in wont crank over, or it will crank and just wont fire up? If it will crank, and not start, does it smell like gas when you are first cranking it ( or shortly after)? Does it start easier, harder, or the same on hot days vs cold days? Could be a couple things. Leaky injectors. You are leaking fuel into your engine when you stop. It would get so flooded with gas in there, it would take a long time to get enough of it out to start. This is probably the case if it smells like gas when you try starting it. Otherwise, its most likely that the tube that carries fuel to each cylinder is not holding pressure in there like it should (your fuel rail). leaky one-way valves, problems in the fuel pump, etc. It will most likely be a reasonably small problem, such as a bad pump, or pressure reagulator. If it doesn't smell like gas when you start it, chances are its not the injectors, which means it should be cheaper. Just something i remembered, when you go to start the car, turn the key to the RUN position, but dont crank it over. In most cases, this will prime the fuel pump for 2 seconds, to try and presurize the fuel system. You will occasionally hear a whirring noise from the back hald of your car when this happens. Try turning it to the on position for 2-3 seconds, and turning it off. Do this a couple of times. Now see if it starts any easier. You might have to do it a dozen times if it has been sitting a while. Edit : i doubt its a clogged filter. It doesnt sound like Mr. Sparkle has any problems with it once its running. __________________ Dont cry kid, It's not your fault you suck. Last edited by Peryn; 07-14-2004 at 02:52 PM..