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06-07-2008, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: State College, PA
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Start problem when cold
Every since I bought my 2005 Elise it often takes quite a while to start the engine when it has been sitting for a few days. It takes about 2-3 seconds of the starting turning over before it fires up. Once it is warm it doesn't have this problem. I haven't noticed any other problems with the engine except this.
Does anyone else have this problem or have heard of a similar issue? Thanks, Chris |
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06-07-2008, 10:16 PM
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Unattractive Nuisance
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Chester, NJ
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turn the key to "on" and let the fuel pump pressurize the system, then try to start it. If this makes a diff, it could be normal or you may have a faulty "check" valve (I can't remember the correct name) the lets the pressure dwindle.
This may be in the Owner's Manual.
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09-30-2008, 06:07 PM
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Will There Be Cake?
Join Date: Mar 2008
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My car does this too. If it isnt started for a few days it hesitates to starts. Have other people experienced this? I will try the method of turning the key and letting it sit for a few seconds first. Ill report back.
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