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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 05:01 PM
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I have a s1 rs that starts and runs fine if you turn it off when hot if won't start unless bump started
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 05:22 PM
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Heat soak on the starter is a normal issue.
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Old Mar 22, 2017 | 05:51 PM
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Thanks for reply but starter turns engine over fine when hot
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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 06:30 PM
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So are you saying the engine turns over fine hot or cold but just struggles to fire when hot ?

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Old Mar 25, 2017 | 06:33 PM
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Yes turns over same speed hot or cold runs very well but when turned off when hot will not fire off key but bumps straight away
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Old Apr 1, 2017 | 07:41 PM
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Try unplugging the blue cold start injector electrical connector below the inlet manifold. Sound weird I know but I'm sure there somthing to it . I can't quite remember but someone on here will tell you more.
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