Starting the car after a month.

[dthebuk]

So with a bit of luck. I should be starting the car this weekend. Its been a month since it last ran. Is there anything i need to do before trying to start it?

cheers

[lee mills]

yep find your keys:rolleyes::Giggle:Thumbsup!

[David Nock (RIP)]

Charge the battery first with a mains charger.
Then, on the FB I can access the air intake easily. So I have a can of \'aerostart\' standing by. Fires instantly on that Having said that I wouldn\'t like to use it often, but if the FB had been standing a month in winter I certainly would give it a spray. I don\'t know if you can get to the intake easily (ie engine side of filter) on FC and FD.

[dthebuk]

yep find your keys:rolleyes::Giggle:Thumbsup!

..... you need keys?

cheers dave, the intake is easy enough to get to

[trevtubby]

just check the fluids mate before start-up, and as said....make sure the battery is fully charged.

If your driving it, maybe check your tyre pressures too.

[Prof]

Turn the keys to Ignition position first, and wait about 5-6 seconds before cranking - as that will prime the fuel rails and give you a good chance of it firing first off.
 
You may also want to just pull the plugs out and give them a little clean up before starting it.