#119248, "Help needed - Engine stalls on initial startup" Dec-25-08 04:02 PM by ThePerfectShift
Hey guys, 97 RS Stalls when i start it unless I tap the throttle. Even if i just bring it up for half a second to 2k it drops back to 950 and idles fine. I pulled the plugs and they are burnt white. So I gapped them out a little and it runs better but still stalls initially. Not urgent but I'm curious as to what might cause this. Ignition and fuel systems are stock. I have done my normal maintanace: filters, fluids, 02 and Coolant Temp sensors. I also was burning oil but did not see any on the plugs.... Which also puzzles me, being that there was last time i changed them. The starting problem is intermittent.
Originally posted by thedawg
I ran 15-18psi on my stock a604 for about 30k miles then it broke. It makes cool whining noises now.
#121340, "RE: Help needed - Engine stalls on initial startup" In response to Reply # 3
I'm gonna throw out my old answer here. check your coolant level. I bet you've got a bubble in the cooling system. stalling on startup and running fine after putting your foot in it for a moment sounds like the coolant level has fallen below the the temp sensor and the second you rev it the pump pushes the coolant back up into the housing.
burp your cooling system and look for leaks/cracks around the housing and reservoir, it's probably sucking in air after the engine cools.
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#121342, "RE: Help needed - Engine stalls on initial startup" In response to Reply # 4
no codes, and no stallage today. The coolant idea sounds plausible being I just replaced a busted coolant hose 2 weeks ago. I'll check that out. Thanks guys.
Originally posted by thedawg
I ran 15-18psi on my stock a604 for about 30k miles then it broke. It makes cool whining noises now.
#121345, "RE: Help needed - Engine stalls on initial startup" In response to Reply # 5
Originally posted by ThePerfectShift I just replaced a busted coolant hose 2 weeks ago.
yup, you didn't burp it after topping fluids off. burp it, all should be fine.
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