Fto cold start problem
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Fto cold start problem
Hey Guys
I recently had a issue where the car won't start unless i keep my foot on the accelerator for a few minutes to warm it up.
I have replaced the stepper motor.
But now, it won't start first go but starts second go every time.
It turns over but dies the first time and second time it starts up normal.
Any ideas?
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I recently had a issue where the car won't start unless i keep my foot on the accelerator for a few minutes to warm it up.
I have replaced the stepper motor.
But now, it won't start first go but starts second go every time.
It turns over but dies the first time and second time it starts up normal.
Any ideas?
Cheers
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Have you adjusted the idler screw?
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Don't do this^
What other problems does it have? Could be fuel or electric... When was the fuel filter changed last?
What other problems does it have? Could be fuel or electric... When was the fuel filter changed last?
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Re: Fto cold start problem
It's could be way down
Mine was... Everyday when I first got it I had trouble, then found out about the screw , turned it abit, and has never stalled itself since
Mine was... Everyday when I first got it I had trouble, then found out about the screw , turned it abit, and has never stalled itself since
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Don't touch the idle screw.
I fix cars.
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Mayte if your car is idling at 6000rpm I promise u won't have any cold start issues... Ill send u my account details so u can fix me up..
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Re: Fto cold start problem
If your car mivecs at idle then you have a problem.destinationtoby wrote:Mayte if your car is idling at 6000rpm I promise u won't have any cold start issues... Ill send u my account details so u can fix me up..
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Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
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Re: Fto cold start problem
I had the fuel filter changed 3 months ago.
It idles currently at about 600rpm.
It idles currently at about 600rpm.
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Could it be the timing belt or alternator belt? Hasn't been replaced in about 80000km's
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Re: Fto cold start problem
no, that wouldnt effect starting...
either a battery, starter, fuel issue or a pump or injector issue,...
what fuel have u been using? ive had similar problems with BP 98
either a battery, starter, fuel issue or a pump or injector issue,...
what fuel have u been using? ive had similar problems with BP 98
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Re: Fto cold start problem
I've been using 95 mostly, sometimes 98 usually from Caltex.
I get a whining noise as well when it's idle at the lights, sort of a whine then stop whine then stop etc which is constant, been doing that for a few months, seems to go away when i drive though.
I get a whining noise as well when it's idle at the lights, sort of a whine then stop whine then stop etc which is constant, been doing that for a few months, seems to go away when i drive though.
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Re: Fto cold start problem
to be honest, you've covered the bases with the stepper motor and fuel filter...
best guess is its electrical... either the the fuel pump or the maf sensor (if flooring it to start has anything to do with it)
best guess is its electrical... either the the fuel pump or the maf sensor (if flooring it to start has anything to do with it)
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Seems to happen only in mornings when it's a bit colder when it hasn't been turned on for 10 hours or so.
After work which is 8 hours it starts fine first go though
Still better then it was before, where it wouldn't start without flooring it.
Will try the fuel pump.
After work which is 8 hours it starts fine first go though
Still better then it was before, where it wouldn't start without flooring it.
Will try the fuel pump.
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Re: Fto cold start problem
sounds like fuel pressure. not enough for first start but once pushed a bit through seems ok FPR maybe on way out
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Have you reset the ECU since replacing the stepper motor?
Disconnect the battery for about 15 minutes and reconnect it.
Disconnect the battery for about 15 minutes and reconnect it.
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Is the FPR easy to replace?
No i haven't done a ecu reset, i'll try that.
No i haven't done a ecu reset, i'll try that.
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Yeah simple or van just go after market. But it may not be issue Either
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Found a part so i'll give it a go.
Is there a guide on how to change it?
Is there a guide on how to change it?
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Re: Fto cold start problem
Could be AFM if GR.