series 1 doesnt like starting

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Nov 10, 2005 | 06:25 PM

stusfesta

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series 1 doesnt like starting

hi, when i start my rs from cold it just splutters the first couple of tries like its flooding? is there a nack to startin them?! ive only just bought it

Nov 10, 2005 | 07:08 PM

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sounds like it needs set up mate or your cold start valve is fooked

Nov 10, 2005 | 07:36 PM

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disconnect the blue plug under neathe the inlet plenum and see how it goes then, (cold start valve)

Nov 10, 2005 | 09:54 PM

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as vroooom ptssssh says above,it usually does the trick

Nov 10, 2005 | 09:58 PM

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ahh ok ile give it a try in the mornin cheers guys

Nov 11, 2005 | 01:33 PM

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Check there are no little fuel leaks around metering head and electromagnetic pressure actuator, small leaks here will let the fuel pressure drop off and the car won't like starting from first thing.