c_mcb03
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My vx calais has been having starting issues and only will unwantingly start when I kick the accelerator with great aggression. I have today just replaced the fuel pump. Any ideas ?
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Update spark plugs went in today, didn’t fix the issue but that were black as hell. Coil packs next.Fuses were checked everything is perfect, every relay with any possible reasoning to the issue has been replaced. I replaced the fuel pump because I noticed a lack of fuel whilst driving and was advised by a mechanic that was the issue. It was not. I have new coil packs and sparks on the way, spark plugs seemed fine but it won’t hurt to replace them. I have a pod intake which I thought could potentially be the issue, too much air in the ratio, although the issue occurred long after that was installed. I’ve checked all of the throttle body sensors and cleaned the sensors and throttle body. No blockage or grease buildup inside the plenum. My only other ideas are an crank angle sensor, injectors or fuel pressure regulator.
So replace the injectors ?Leaking injectors filling the cylinders while the engine is off, When you go full throttle to start it the ECU enters flood clear mode whichs stops the injectors from firing, burns the existing fuel in the cylinders then starts the injectors again.
Thats the reason it only starts when you kick it in the guts.
So replace the injectors ?
Thankyou.Next time you need to start your car, turn on the ignition (to reds) but don't try and activate the starter for 15-20 seconds. See if that results in any improvement.