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Old 05-09-2011, 08:56 PM   #1
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Default Hard starting when cold.

Hey Hey,

AU2 Sr sedan 5 speed manual running Xr6 fuel pressure reg, Xr6 HP Ecu.

Without the accelerator it wont start, slight accelerator it starts fine. Was worse before i fitted the xr6 FPR. Hot starts like it should.

I've plugged it into IDS and no codes have been logged.

Temp sensor is fine
Oxy sensor is fine
Knock sensor is fine
Edis sensor is fine
All sensors read fine.
New leads, coil, plugs, All filters, All oils.
Pump primes properly with correct pressure.
No gasket leaks.
Doesn't use any fluids.

Idea's ? myself and ford are lost.

Can post a video tomorrow night.

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Old 05-09-2011, 09:40 PM   #2
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dunno mate, just wondering if you bump the idle up a tiny bit...... 100 rpm does that make the difference?
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Old 05-09-2011, 09:48 PM   #3
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does it run much differently when hot? how much does the idle change speed when hot?
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Old 06-09-2011, 01:26 PM   #4
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Once it's started it runs fine.
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Old 06-09-2011, 02:13 PM   #5
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inspect the throttle body IMO. wiring dirtyness, im more of a carby oldschool person cant really help much this modern efi engines...a friends rodeo had the exact same symptoms though, and that turned out to be a blown fuse for something. thats all i can really remember though.
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Old 06-09-2011, 04:40 PM   #6
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I've cleaned the idle speed controller and the throttle body. All plugs are connected and secure, Fuses are also fine.

Its just not getting enough fuel for cold starting but i don't understand why not.
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Old 25-09-2011, 08:30 PM   #7
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The PCM is sending mixed signals for cold starting. Fitting a known good PCM during the week to see what happens.
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Old 25-09-2011, 09:10 PM   #8
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Have you checked the sock on the fuel pump to see if that is clogged?
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Old 26-09-2011, 12:05 PM   #9
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Smile Re: Hard starting when cold.

Also, just a thought, you might try:

1/ when cold, before you try to start, select the ignition key to ON position and wait about 5 seconds...

2/ then try to start...

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