starting problems
07-17-2002, 06:52 PM
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well, i am having problems getting my third gen started. When i turn the key it tries to crank and turn over, but it just won't start. You can smell a little bit of gas when turning the key. If I push start the car, it will run fine. I have no idea what this could be. Any suggestions?
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07-17-2002, 07:47 PM
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It sounds like it's flooded. This page is for 2nd gen's, but the main idea still applies:
http://www.rx7.com/tech/unflood-fc.html
http://www.rx7.com/tech/unflood-fc.html
07-17-2002, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RussellTT94' date='Jul 17 2002, 11:13 PM
i didnt think it would flood everyday. thanks for the link though, i will give it a try
07-17-2002, 08:58 PM
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it just seems to randomly happen. one day, the car will start in the morning, but not when i leave work in the evening. the next day, it won't start in the morning, but will the rest of the day. The car just turned 50k last week.
07-17-2002, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by RussellTT94' date='Jul 17 2002, 11:58 PM
it justs seems to randomly happen. the car will start in the morning, but not when i leave work ion the evening. the next day, it won't start in the morning, but will the rest of the day. The car just turned 50k last week.