Crank / No Start Process
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Dunkirk N.Y.
St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09
Crank / No Start Process
For any member who has used the crank / no start process to build oil
pressure without starting the engine, (holding gas pedal to the floor)
I have a few questions.
Do you just touch the start button as if you were going to start the car
or do you have to hold the start button?
If you don't have to hold the start button, how long will the engine
turn over? Approx. how many seconds?
Any major problems using this method?
Thanks for your help and suggestions! Have a GREAT day!
pressure without starting the engine, (holding gas pedal to the floor)
I have a few questions.
Do you just touch the start button as if you were going to start the car
or do you have to hold the start button?
If you don't have to hold the start button, how long will the engine
turn over? Approx. how many seconds?
Any major problems using this method?
Thanks for your help and suggestions! Have a GREAT day!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 8,514
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From: Currently somewhere in IL,IN,KY,TN,MO,AR,MS,AL, or FL
The manual that came with my car says:
If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while cranking for up to 15 seconds maximum. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down. When the engine starts, let go of the accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down.
Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. Once cranking has been initiated, the engine continues cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start, cranking automatically stops after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running.
Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by pressing the START button immediately after cranking has ended, can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the cranking motor to cool down.
Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects components. Once cranking has been initiated, the engine continues cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle starts. If the engine does not start, cranking automatically stops after 15 seconds to prevent cranking motor damage. To prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if the engine is already running.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,168
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From: Somerville New Jersey
I just used this method and had no issues at all. Held the pedal to the floor, held the botton down and after 8-10 seconds it stopped cranking on it's own, did it again, waited till it stopped on it's own and then took my foot off the gas and hit the button and it fired right up after sitting 4.5 months. 
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Southern Utah
Just touch the button like normal, it will crank for 5-10 seconds and stop...everything is the same as normal except the engine will not start.
As long as the pedal is to the floor, the engine will not start.
As long as the pedal is to the floor, the engine will not start.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,168
Likes: 50
From: Somerville New Jersey
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