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Old May 4, 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 May 4, 2012 | 01:01 PM
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Look at the fuel gauge.
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Old May 4, 2012 | 01:03 PM
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checked:
fuel
pump was priming
spark
battery
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Old May 4, 2012 | 01:11 PM
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Air , fuel , ignition
Work your way around component 's
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Old May 4, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Have you tried turning it off, then on again?





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Old May 4, 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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Old May 4, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Have you started it briefly and switched back off the last time you were in it?
yes mate...
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Old May 4, 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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