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Offline Sam

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She wont start
« on: 05 July 2011, 17:33 »
My k-jet 1.8 cab wont start; she has a working starter motor, strong spark at all plugs and fuel getting through. Any ideas?
« Last Edit: 05 July 2011, 17:41 by caistor_bmx »


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Re: She wont start
« Reply #1 on: 05 July 2011, 17:47 »
Oh and this is fairly freaking urgent!  :grin:


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Re: She wont start
« Reply #2 on: 05 July 2011, 19:07 »
Intake pipes come off, or split? or, not enough fuel pressure because the filter is blocked... corroded filler neck drops sh!t into the tank, and blocks fuel filter, common!

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Re: She wont start
« Reply #3 on: 05 July 2011, 20:23 »
or............ waggle key in ignition when trying to start, this is also common when you have fuel and spark. the contacts on column can cause starting problems, engine will turn but not fire.
any alarm/immobilisor fitted? if so check wiring or connectors come loose

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Re: She wont start
« Reply #4 on: 05 July 2011, 21:06 »
beat me  to it  raferackstraw lol    ! after market immo??

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Re: She wont start
« Reply #5 on: 06 July 2011, 09:36 »
^^^ Although he says he has a strong spark?  :undecided:


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Re: She wont start
« Reply #6 on: 07 July 2011, 09:15 »
Ok, presume I flooded her the other night. Anyhow now I have the issue of she will start first time but if I dont rev her straight away and she dies I cannot start her again (unless I bump her). Any thoughts?


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Re: She wont start
« Reply #7 on: 07 July 2011, 09:22 »
Ok, presume I flooded her the other night. Anyhow now I have the issue of she will start first time but if I dont rev her straight away and she dies I cannot start her again (unless I bump her). Any thoughts?
And it'll start every time if you do a rolling bump?  :shocked:

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Re: She wont start
« Reply #8 on: 07 July 2011, 09:53 »
Ok, presume I flooded her the other night. Anyhow now I have the issue of she will start first time but if I dont rev her straight away and she dies I cannot start her again (unless I bump her). Any thoughts?
And it'll start every time if you do a rolling bump?  :shocked:

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Re: She wont start
« Reply #9 on: 07 July 2011, 10:24 »
Ok, presume I flooded her the other night. Anyhow now I have the issue of she will start first time but if I dont rev her straight away and she dies I cannot start her again (unless I bump her). Any thoughts?
And it'll start every time if you do a rolling bump?  :shocked:

Yerp  :evil:

How well does it run/drive when it is fired up?