From there then go to primary ignition parts.... plugs, wires, car & rotor...
Hard Starting
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Hard Starting
Well I can't seem to get around to fixing one problem before another one shows up. 1995 the engine seems to turn over a lot before starting. Does it all the time hot or cold. Once it starts it runs great. Suggestions on where to look ?
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Possible, yes, but not probable.... Do what Dan suggests and check fuel pressure. Have you changed the fuel filter in a while? Plugs and wires done at the time the distributor was replaced? How many miles on the engine? Fuel injectors might also be an issue. If your fuel pressure is what it should be, and youre sure the primary ignition parts are all good, theres no codes etc. Then it might be a good idea to check the injectors.
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Your system should be under pressure all the time so when you turn the key, your system is full on ready to go. If you system looses pressure (for any variety of reasons) the pump will have to spool up and re pressurize the system, thus the extra spins
Have you tried turning the key forward and counting to 3 before cranking? If it starts quicker (less turning) then you system just is not holding pressure and you can decide where to go from there.
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Oh, you bet.
Your system should be under pressure all the time so when you turn the key, your system is full on ready to go. If you system looses pressure (for any variety of reasons) the pump will have to spool up and re pressurize the system, thus the extra spins
Have you tried turning the key forward and counting to 3 before cranking? If it starts quicker (less turning) then you system just is not holding pressure and you can decide where to go from there.
Your system should be under pressure all the time so when you turn the key, your system is full on ready to go. If you system looses pressure (for any variety of reasons) the pump will have to spool up and re pressurize the system, thus the extra spins
Have you tried turning the key forward and counting to 3 before cranking? If it starts quicker (less turning) then you system just is not holding pressure and you can decide where to go from there.
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Can you give us a better idea on what your cranking time feels like? Actually second timing or a video? One persons "slow crank" is "ops normal" for someone else.
I have two C4s. Both start ever time without fail but each start evolution seems to be different. Sometimes 1/2 a spin, sometimes 4-5.
I have two C4s. Both start ever time without fail but each start evolution seems to be different. Sometimes 1/2 a spin, sometimes 4-5.
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Can you give us a better idea on what your cranking time feels like? Actually second timing or a video? One persons "slow crank" is "ops normal" for someone else.
I have two C4s. Both start ever time without fail but each start evolution seems to be different. Sometimes 1/2 a spin, sometimes 4-5.
I have two C4s. Both start ever time without fail but each start evolution seems to be different. Sometimes 1/2 a spin, sometimes 4-5.
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