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Title: FD wont start
Post by: STi_Ver.4 on October 09, 2005, 10:59:41 AM

Hi my FD has been stood for a couple of weeks in a garage and only been started a few times but the last 2 weeks it hasnt been started at all. Tried to start it yesterday but no luck .The engine just cranks over but wont start

Anyone

Title: FD wont start
Post by: asp on October 09, 2005, 11:57:22 AM

all i can think of is it flooded on u,
the battery is not charged up to what it should be,
if u leave it for a while its a good thing to jump it of another car,

Title: FD wont start
Post by: MattR on October 09, 2005, 12:42:49 PM

Yes def sounds that way...plugs could be fouled...

try going through the flooding proceedure..sure theres some info on here how to.,.,

Little tip when changing plugs.. go form underneath to remove them..not form the top..lot easier i found..

Title: FD wont start
Post by: shaunwil on October 09, 2005, 12:50:50 PM

Last time i seriously flooded mine I was told to completely floor the throttle. The ECU cuts off the fuel completely and it should help flush out and fire up the engine, as soon as it sounds like it is trying to start take your foot completely off the throttle and it should fire up. If you are running a small battery (like i am) you will need something with alot more guts. It will smoke alot when it first fires up, but should clear very quickly.

As said the plugs are much easier to reach from underneath, unless its a single turbo.

Good luck

Shaun

Title: FD wont start
Post by: asp on October 09, 2005, 04:13:22 PM

y is it easyer if its a single turbo :xconfused

Title: FD wont start
Post by: shaunwil on October 09, 2005, 04:32:33 PM

Theres usually less mess around the area above the sparkplugs, so you can actually see them and get to them.

Shaun

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Post by: STi_Ver.4 on October 09, 2005, 06:24:47 PM

Thanks everyone

Finally got it started about lunch time. i think it was flooded, my mate sorted it .Not sure how though .Thanks again everyone

Title: FD wont start
Post by: asp on October 10, 2005, 05:28:12 PM

Quote from: shaunwilTheres usually less mess around the area above the sparkplugs, so you can actually see them and get to them.

Shaun

u r rite,i moved the fuel lines,

sti,there u go nice and easy fix
u can go out and enjoy ur car now,or is it still gona stay in the garage

Mazda Rotary Club

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