So my MX-5 has been having a weird issue recently. If the car has sat for more than an hour or so, and I try to start it, it cranks for 3-5 seconds then sputters into life. However if the car sits for less than that, it starts right up. Weirdly the car drives fine, no problems with power, idle or anything.
A bit of background, the fuel pump died about a week ago. I bought on from Repco, and fitted it on. No problems for about 4 days, but then it started doing this. I tried changing fuel filter and spark plugs, but nothing changed. I'm suspecting either fuel is leaving the rails to quickly due to a leak or the aftermarket pump has lost its power or its return check valve has failed.
Has anyone else had any similar issues or know what could be causing this? It really has me stumped.
My 99' is having troubles with starting
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My 99' is having troubles with starting
Checked for codes?http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=430783
On 20 Nov 2016 18:04, "TheStiffler" <mx5talk@mx5forum.co.nz (mx5talk@mx5forum.co.nz)> wrote:
On 20 Nov 2016 18:04, "TheStiffler" <mx5talk@mx5forum.co.nz (mx5talk@mx5forum.co.nz)> wrote:
[Posted via external email]So my MX-5 has been having a weird issue recently. If the car has sat for more than an hour or so, and I try to start it, it cranks for 3-5 seconds then sputters into life. However if the car sits for less than that, it starts right up. Weirdly the car drives fine, no problems with power, idle or anything.
A bit of background, the fuel pump died about a week ago. I bought on from Repco, and fitted it on. No problems for about 4 days, but then it started doing this. I tried changing fuel filter and spark plugs, but nothing changed. I'm suspecting either fuel is leaving the rails to quickly due to a leak or the aftermarket pump has lost its power or its return check valve has failed.
Has anyone else had any similar issues or know what could be causing this? It really has me stumped.
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