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andtee

New Member

• Apr 24, 2015

• #1

My (new) p38 takes a long time to start, like he isn't getting fuel
So could the fuel be running back in the tank ?
or isn't there any pressure in the fuel system
any usual suspects ?

 

ukadamwest

Well-Known Member

• Apr 24, 2015

• #2

petrol or diesel ?

 

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andtee

New Member

• Apr 24, 2015

• #3

petrol 4.6

 

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andtee

New Member

• Apr 24, 2015

• #4

takes about 1 minute and a half to start
where could al the fuel gone to

 

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andtee

New Member

• May 1, 2015

• #5

Could it be that I got trouble with software; that the key isn't recognized by the car
if I change keys then (sometimes) it goes on (all of a sudden)

 

wammers

No longer with us, RIP

Donater

• May 1, 2015

• #6

andtee said:

Could it be that I got trouble with software; that the key isn't recognized by the car
if I change keys then (sometimes) it goes on (all of a sudden)

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Look at main engine control relay. Relay 19. And fuel pump relay. Relay 12.

 

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andtee

New Member

• May 2, 2015

• #7

thanks wammers
i will try that

 

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andtee

New Member

• May 4, 2015

• #8

changed the relais; didn't work
anyone any other ideas

 

Grrrrrr

Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd

• May 4, 2015

• #9

Back to basics: fuel, air, spark.

Probably easiest to check the spark first?

 

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andtee

New Member

• May 5, 2015

• #10

fuel pump is working; sparks works
when its start (finally) it runs really well
could it not be an electronic thing ?

 

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andtee

New Member

• May 5, 2015

• #11

check sparks
actually new sparks leads
etc
check al the negatieve cables
there fine as well

 

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Bladerunner919

Active Member

• May 5, 2015

• #12

So, just to be clear, you have checked that during the period during in which the engine turns over but doesn't fire, there is a spark at the plugs?