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Xciting 500 / Temperamental start fuel injected
« on: December 10, 2010, 12:51:18 AM »
Hi Fellas ....I have had my Xciting 500i for a bout 3 years now with 16000km.
Its become a little temperamental on the start in our warm climate.
Turns over ok.
Prime pump seems to work ok (by sound only).
Seems to be initial fuel/air mix..tried all sorts of combo starts but nothing consistent works.
Sometimes taking 3-4 separated attempts before it fires up.
I have changed the plug and checked air filter so that is eliminated. I am now suspecting the injector itself.
Does the stuff u add to fuel work ...has anybody had this problem ?
Could it be a sensor that interfaces with the ECU ?
Any light on the situation appreciated.
P.S once up and running its still a hot cat and the best fun machine ever.
Kanga
down under.
Its become a little temperamental on the start in our warm climate.
Turns over ok.
Prime pump seems to work ok (by sound only).
Seems to be initial fuel/air mix..tried all sorts of combo starts but nothing consistent works.
Sometimes taking 3-4 separated attempts before it fires up.
I have changed the plug and checked air filter so that is eliminated. I am now suspecting the injector itself.
Does the stuff u add to fuel work ...has anybody had this problem ?
Could it be a sensor that interfaces with the ECU ?
Any light on the situation appreciated.
P.S once up and running its still a hot cat and the best fun machine ever.
Kanga
down under.