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Old 04 May 2012, 12:46 PM
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Hi, went to start it this morning but car does not want to start. Car feels its about to start but dosnt. Im getting a spark.

Where do i start?

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Old 04 May 2012, 01:01 PM
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Look at the fuel gauge.
Old 04 May 2012, 01:03 PM
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checked:
fuel
pump was priming
spark
battery
Old 04 May 2012, 01:11 PM
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Air , fuel , ignition
Work your way around component 's
Old 04 May 2012, 01:17 PM
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Have you tried turning it off, then on again?





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Old 04 May 2012, 01:35 PM
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Have you started it briefly and switched back off the last time you were in it?
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Originally Posted by Turbotits
Have you started it briefly and switched back off the last time you were in it?
yes mate...
Old 04 May 2012, 05:17 PM
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Yep its overfueled. Shouldnt really switch a modern car off once started til its run for about 10 mins.

Remove the fuel pump fuse. Foot flat on the floor of the throttle. Crank the engine for around 30 seconds. Let car stand for 2 or 3 mins. This is so as to not over heat the starter. Do this 4 or 5 times.

Replace pump fuse and it should start.
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