Starting car after six months

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03 March 2018, 07:32 PM

PT82

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Starting car after six months

Breaking the car out next week for its service. Hasn't been started in six months.

I want to crank it over to get the oil mixed about a little before firing it up.
I have been told if I floor the accelerator and turn the key it will turn over and not fire up. Can anyone confirm this

STI Hatch - Drive by wire

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03 March 2018, 07:41 PM

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fuel pump fuse?

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03 March 2018, 07:50 PM

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Yeah that was my go to way of doing it but this other way had me curious lol

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03 March 2018, 08:59 PM

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I just disconnect ht leads.

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03 March 2018, 10:02 PM

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Numerous ways of achieving it but some require codes being reset. Jay he hasn't got HT leads so a little more awkward. Crank sensor would probably be the handiest.