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Old 16-06-2006, 08:08 PM   #1
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Default starting problems au2 xr8220

hi everyone got a small problem with my au2 xr8 220 about once in every 15 to 20 starts ,my car fails to start first time it wants to go but just wont the engine is ticking over but wont start what do u guys reckon it seems like a fuel issue has anyone else had the same issue when i start my car sometimes i can hear the fuel pump other times i cant maybe a fuel pump problem i had my injectors cleaned recently so ive ruled that out i hope its only a small issue car is costing me heaps at the minute could it be a spark plug problem.

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Old 17-06-2006, 02:33 AM   #2
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Hi Dude,

Common issue on these engines its overfuelling. To fix just keep the throttle on the floor while you are cranking her and she will start.

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