Thread: S2 starting and idling problems
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Old Apr 22, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Default S2 starting and idling problems
Hi, I have an 89 series 2 RS turbo running at about 200BHP and I am having problems with tick over/starting. The car starts when cold first turn of the key, will tick over for about 20 seconds and die. It will start again straight away but you have to keep feathering the throttle until the engine gets worm. Once the engine is worm it will tick over, but if you switch it off it won’t start again until it has cooled a bit. The engine revs good and clean, so I don’t think it’s mechanical. I have checked the ignition timing, fitted new plugs and fuel filter.

Can anyone shed some light on this problem?

Is this the cheapest place to get a cooling sensor? £61.19 seems a bit steep!
http://www.carpartsexpress.co.uk/RS-Range/Escort-RS-Turbo-Series-1-&-2/ENGINE-COMPONENTS/Cooling-System/Cooling-System-Sensors/p-49-225-227-577-508/

Cheers
Conrad
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