| Author |
 Topic  |
|
| |
Current Topic Rating:  | Join the Forum to Rate this Topic at: www.VNCommodore.com Support Forums
|
|
|
danielpage1986
Learner
8 Posts
 |
 Posted - 27 Feb 2012 : 8:39:36 PM
|
|
hi guys, just a quick one, im having trouble with my calais, if i let it sit for a couple of hours, it takes a lot of cranking to get it started again, just wondering if anybody has had this drama before, its as if either fuel is draining back to the tank or its not priming when you turn the ignition on... any ideas??????
|
daniel |
|
Report to Moderator |
|
|
VNGRPA
Fully Licenced
426 Posts
|
Posted - 27 Feb 2012 : 10:00:48 PM
|
| first off welcome, it could be a few things mate first off what do you mean by let it sit for a couple of hours does that mean you drive it somewhere then try to start it a hour later or let it sit over night in other words is the motor worm/hot or cold when it happens |
Edited by - VNGRPA on 27 Feb 2012 10:02:05 PM |
Report to Moderator  |
|
|
kingbucktoo
P Plater
54 Posts
|
Posted - 28 Feb 2012 : 07:50:01 AM
|
Could you fill in a few blanks, What model, series, petrol or gas and motor type
Could you also give some more clues, does the car go ok when motor is running, it preforms to what you expect or is the motor rough??
Welcome... |
| Report to Moderator |
|
|
VNSVLE
Forum Moderator
1316 Posts
|
Posted - 28 Feb 2012 : 09:19:45 AM
|
When you first turn the ignition on listen for the fuel pump priming. It should kick in for a few seconds and then cutout.
Is your check engine light on??
Welcome to the club!! |
What's the difference between understeer and oversteer?
Understeer is when the driver is scared.
Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
Edited by - VNSVLE on 28 Feb 2012 09:26:06 AM |
| Report to Moderator |
|
|
bt1aero
P Plater
48 Posts
|
Posted - 29 Feb 2012 : 10:43:22 PM
|
| I had an issue with a ecotec failing to start just turned over and over even jump starting it as it turned out it was the inlet manifold gasket lacking water into the inlet and drowning the plugs hope this helps |
| Report to Moderator |
|
|
danielpage1986
Learner
8 Posts
|
Posted - 16 Aug 2012 : 9:29:38 PM
|
| thanks for your help guys i worked out what is was, my fuel pump wasnt priming ended up being a old dodgy relay, i replaced it and never had the problem again... cheers guys |
daniel |
| Report to Moderator |
|
| |
Topic |
|
hard to start
