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VE Fuel System - fails to start first crank after sitting for a while,

krusing

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Oh and BTW the easy way to access the fuel pump is under the back seat, a couple of write-ups but yeah only takes an hour or so no need to drop the tank etc.

Yes I found where it is, when I changed it last time,
what a crock, you can not just replace it with a standard pump and go on your merry way.
However, I am reluctant to cut a hole on the floor pan,
I would be happier to spend the time to drop the hardware again and do it properly, than butcher the floor pan.

In saying that, I am a bit disappointed that you can not just replace a standard fuel pump without all the BS that Holden has to monopolise the vehicles, they don't own my car, and its out of warranty 4 years ago.
I am sure a lot of other Holden owns would say the same.
Its like the last time I went to get it serviced, they said that it recommended to change the plugs and leads,
and you have missed a service,
I said I have already done it, and change the oil else where.
they asked, why, We are suppose to do it,
I then asked, why, who's car is it ?, does Holden still own it ?,
I don't think so !, as I own the car, and paid for it in full on 2013,
and I can get it serviced were I like, they didn't like that !,
I said, I just need you service as per the scheduled service as per the book,
so I think they took a step back and realised, I'm not just the average Joe they can hood-wink.
They think they can dazzle the customer with brilliance, and then try to baffle them Bull.
Well they have done them out of a dis-service.
They just have to stop BSing the customers,
because they don't know who they are dealing with.
 

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I’d monitor Fuel Rail Pressure maybe log a bit to determine correlation between crank commanded spike as I’m pretty sure cranking fuel pressure should be 475 for example, more under certain circumstances.
I’m guessing after cool down (FRP goes ballistic just after hot run) switch IGN on it doesn’t hit 475?
View attachment 203393
Who knows log may indicate all good.

I will check tomorrow the Max Pressure tomorrow morning, on first crank.
 
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