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505racerJun-10-07 08:54 AM
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#104701, "Engine dies out when first started.."


          

Whenever i first start my car for the day or even after ahwile of not driving it it starts then just dies out.

too much or not enough fuel?

what causes this?

How do i fix it?

  

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RE: Engine dies out when first started.., RoninEclipse2G, Jun-13-07 05:05 AM, #1
RE: Engine dies out when first started.., talon749, Jun-13-07 05:19 AM, #2
      RE: Engine dies out when first started.., 2gtalon420a, Jun-13-07 09:08 AM, #3
           RE: Engine dies out when first started.., RoninEclipse2G, Jun-13-07 09:40 AM, #4
                RE: Engine dies out when first started.., 2gtalon420a, Jun-13-07 09:44 AM, #5
                     RE: Engine dies out when first started.., DirtMegirt, Jun-13-07 12:34 PM, #6
RE: Engine dies out when first started.., Locke_db, Jun-13-07 09:57 PM, #7
RE: Engine dies out when first started.., 505racer, Jun-14-07 05:22 AM, #8
      RE: Engine dies out when first started.., RoninEclipse2G, Jun-14-07 07:11 AM, #9
           RE: Engine dies out when first started.., 505racer, Jun-19-07 06:30 AM, #10

RoninEclipse2GJun-13-07 05:05 AM
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#104747, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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does it run when started again? does it keep dying? need more info

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talon749Jun-13-07 05:19 AM
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#104750, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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how long has it been since you have performed the basic maintenance on your car? (plugs, fuel filter, oil change) all the little stuff, you never know, but we do need more info for this diagnosis!

-Keith

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2gtalon420aJun-13-07 09:08 AM
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#104755, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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check spaark plug wires

  

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RoninEclipse2GJun-13-07 09:40 AM
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#104757, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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Originally posted by 2gtalon420a
check spaark plug wires


not yet, we still need more info, I've had this issue several times, never once was it spark wires. most recently my coolant reservoir cap was damaged and was sucking in air into the cooling system. when it got low enough the car would start and die, if I gave it a touch of throttle it'd start and stay running. other times it was a clogged fuel filter, low oil etc. all slightly different symptoms but the same crank, fire, die routine.

Erik P.
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All we know is, He's not The Stig... But he is The Stig's Spartan cousin!

  

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2gtalon420aJun-13-07 09:44 AM
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#104758, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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ill think about it then let you know

  

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DirtMegirtJun-13-07 12:34 PM
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#104759, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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I know i'm thread jacking, but I am having the same issue with my ride. When I start the car cold, like after sitting overnight, it will start fine. When I start it warm, like after an hour or so of sitting, sometimes it will crank, catch, stumble, and then die. If I then give it like 5 seconds and try and start it, it fires and runs fine. No issues while idling or driving. This only happens after I have driven the car and then try to start it after it has sat for a short time. Off the top of my head, I don't believe that giving it pedal during the stumbling does any good, but i'll have to get back to you on that. I just finished a complete rebuild and the engine has about 2000 miles on it. Oil is fine. Plugs are new. Fuel Filter is new. Any ideas?? 505racer, I hope your problem is similar.

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Locke_dbJun-13-07 09:57 PM
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#104764, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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Originally posted by 505racer
Whenever i first start my car for the day or even after ahwile of not driving it it starts then just dies out.


Does the fuel system hold it's prime?



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505racerJun-14-07 05:22 AM
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#104771, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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it only happens when i start it cold or have not friven it for a couple hours then thats what happens...cranks turns over then dies out..not even a man later though i start it again and everything is just fine.. i just bought the car in may and did all the lil maintance stuff to it when i bought it right away.

  

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RoninEclipse2GJun-14-07 07:11 AM
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#104773, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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check your coolant level, you might have a large air bubble. sounds like when my res cap was cracked

Erik P.
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All we know is, He's not The Stig... But he is The Stig's Spartan cousin!

  

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505racerJun-19-07 06:30 AM
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#104850, "RE: Engine dies out when first started.."
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i will try it once i get the trannsmission back in the car... which should be somtime today i hope...

  

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