Mazda Rotary Club

General => General Technical => Topic started by: Matt on May 16, 2004, 12:39:11 PM

Title: starting probs
Post by: Matt on May 16, 2004, 12:39:11 PM
hi people,

just went to start my fd and it struggled to start itsnot the battery cos the engine was trying but would tick over, then a loud bang came from the exhaust, does anyone know what that could be, i havent driving it for a while but started yesterday fine.

cheers
Title: starting probs
Post by: antnicuk on May 16, 2004, 10:42:44 PM
Sounds like its flooded, the bang was un burnt fuel.  Dont turn it off until you have given it a good run. Try not start the car from cold and turn off before it has had a chance to warm up.
Title: starting probs
Post by: Matt on May 17, 2004, 08:26:23 AM
thanks mate, it seems ok now, i started it a few hours later and it started ok, gave it a good run :)