A petrol that thinks its a diesil.

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Juper Wort, Jan 20, 2004.

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    Juper Wort Guest

    '99 406 2L. Curious question.
    How is it that, if I try to start the car as soon as I put the key in, it
    takes a couple of seconds to fire, sometimes.
    If I leave ign on for a couple of seconds first, it starts instantly ?


    James
     
    Juper Wort, Jan 20, 2004
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    Carl Gibbs Guest

    Gives time for the fuel pump to get fuel to the engine?
     
    Carl Gibbs, Jan 20, 2004
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    Nick \(UK\) Guest

    Immobiliser chip in key maybe???
     
    Nick \(UK\), Jan 20, 2004
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    Ben Cowell Guest

    Does the imobilisor need to get itself ready? Does it take time to build up
    the voltage required for the coils?
     
    Ben Cowell, Jan 20, 2004
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    Juper Wort Guest

    I presume that ign wouldn't switch on at all if immob not working yet ?
    maybe fuel pump, but again, presume there is some fuel in carb or whatever.

    Just curious really
     
    Juper Wort, Jan 21, 2004
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    Andrew Kirby Guest

    The car doesn't have a carb - it's fuel injected, so no float bowl full of
    fuel. If this only occurs when the car has been sat for some time, then I
    would definitely imagine it's the fuel pump.
    Jolly good. keep it up.
     
    Andrew Kirby, Jan 21, 2004
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    Simon Guest

    my wifes punto ( i hate them too) takes 2 seconds from inserting the key
    before you can start it. Firstly to recognise the key code and seco0ndly you
    hear a motor run and a relay click off which i assume is the fuel injection
    pre-arming/filling. start it before and no chance. after and you need no
    throttle just turn the key.
     
    Simon, Jan 22, 2004
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    Juper Wort Guest

    I find it almost amusing, that my 30 year old Volkswagen starts virtually by
    looking at the key, & beats the 4 year old pug every time !
    Nevermind, at least it has heating !

    James
     
    Juper Wort, Jan 23, 2004
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