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Apr 20, 2010 | 10:25 PM

ksbunting

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Engine flooding question

Can a car with fuel injection get flooded or does that only happen with carburetors?
If "yes" then what causes it and how is it cured on an Audi A-6 twin turbo 2.7?
Thank you in advance,
Kurt

Apr 22, 2010 | 07:28 PM

bob guzzy

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From what I have experienced FI cars when the accelerator is touched can act as though they are flooded, and the process to start them is just like starting a flooded carb car.

Hold the accelerator to the floor and crank it, this allows more air into the engine to help fire the fuel.

Apr 22, 2010 | 09:08 PM

ksbunting

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Thanks Bob
I will give that a try as it is giving me a hard time starting, acts like it is flooded, and then runs fine the rest of the day.
Kurt
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Apr 22, 2010 | 10:39 PM

Mr turbo rotary

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F.I. cars can "flood". The injectors can get dirty or just stick. It's usually a sensor problem and not the injectors.

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Apr 23, 2010 | 11:17 PM

ksbunting

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Just purchased a new ECT (Engine Coolant Temp) sensor today and will try to install this weekend to see if it cures the problem.
Thanks for the replies.
Kurt

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