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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Default S1 not starting...

Went to start up the S1 today, just to make sure she's still sweet, fully charged battery, petrol in, fuel pump priming fine, getting a spark but just wont start, just turns over

Any ideas??? Was running like a dream about 2 months ago but not been at it
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Old Dec 10, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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sounds as though it could be flooded...pull a plug if it is wet it will be flooded pull the plugs dry them off then pull the fuel pump relayput the plugs back in and turn it over then hopefully that should burn of the excess fuel then reinstall the relay hopefully that should get your car running then leave it to run for a good 10 mins.
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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Is the pump priming when you turn on and/or running when you crank over?

Have you checked for fuel from the injectors?
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Old Dec 11, 2006 | 01:47 AM
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if all of the above is ok, disconnect cold start, take airbox off and give it a WEE helping hand, press the metering flap down about 5 mm while someone is cranking!
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