starting issues
#11
I just developed this same problem this week. I have the same setup as JVOG. Vortech V2, focus fuel pump, 42lbs injectors, etc
Anyways, I have the problem randomly. It doesn't matter if it's hot or cold. The other day I was running an errand, AC cranking out. Ran into a store #1, no problem. Ran into store #2, then poof it wouldn't start. (did the same thing as below)
Then this morning, I tried start the car. It cranked for a second, then it just went quiet. I turned the key back, tried again. Then vroom.
It cranks hard, so I'm sure there is power. But it just seems like there is a power loss.
One of my guesses was a starter selinoid. Do our cars have those? I know that was a problem once with my old Explorer
I would really really hate to drop the gas tank to take a little piece of white plastic out for this pprv thing.
Anyways, I have the problem randomly. It doesn't matter if it's hot or cold. The other day I was running an errand, AC cranking out. Ran into a store #1, no problem. Ran into store #2, then poof it wouldn't start. (did the same thing as below)
Then this morning, I tried start the car. It cranked for a second, then it just went quiet. I turned the key back, tried again. Then vroom.
It cranks hard, so I'm sure there is power. But it just seems like there is a power loss.
One of my guesses was a starter selinoid. Do our cars have those? I know that was a problem once with my old Explorer
I would really really hate to drop the gas tank to take a little piece of white plastic out for this pprv thing.
#13
#14
I was thinking it was in the tune. I know outside temp has a good bit to do with a tune, and my car was tuned in the dead of winter and the problems didn't start until it started getting warmer out.
#15
I don't know if I have the same problem as JVOG, but here in California, we rarely have large temp changes.
This thing has been haunting me all week. The power supply is good, I can hear the fuel pump running. I've tried everything, waiting after the key is in, before starting. I even hit the fuel tank to see if the pump with stuck.
The only thing I have found that works, is if the clutch is pushed in with my right foot, not the left foot. Like I said...weird.
One question I have, could this possibly be the little switch that says the clutch is pushed in?
I had a little work done on my car today (smog check and oil change) the tech's had to start my car 5 times, it fired up each time. But as soon as I paid the bill, and tried to leave. It wouldn't start. Put it in nuetral, used the right foot, then vroom.
This thing has been haunting me all week. The power supply is good, I can hear the fuel pump running. I've tried everything, waiting after the key is in, before starting. I even hit the fuel tank to see if the pump with stuck.
The only thing I have found that works, is if the clutch is pushed in with my right foot, not the left foot. Like I said...weird.
One question I have, could this possibly be the little switch that says the clutch is pushed in?
I had a little work done on my car today (smog check and oil change) the tech's had to start my car 5 times, it fired up each time. But as soon as I paid the bill, and tried to leave. It wouldn't start. Put it in nuetral, used the right foot, then vroom.
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