Went to Europe for 3 weeks...the seven wont start
 

I just got back from Europe and found out that my car wont start :wallbash: . It turns over but doesnt start. I took out the plugs and found that they were fouled from oil/gas. I replaced all 4 (lead and trail) and it does the same thing. I went through the normal deflooding procedures and it didn't help (including removing EGI INJ fuse and cranking it for 10 seconds then replacing it). My car ran fine before this and the compression was near perfect. Im going to a drift event but I will try putting oil (and ATF fluid) in the engine through the spark plug holes after I get back. What else could I do to get it started? I did search and read. Thanks in advance

EDIT: I just checked my gauges while turning it over and the oil pressure gauge doesn't move while im cranking it...

Same deal happened to me. I pulled the fuse and cranked and it still was flooded. I had some 5w30 laying around so I put a bit in each housing and it started right up. It smoked for a bit though.

Does it sound like its flooded or is it smooth cranking? Check for fuel first (listen for fuel pump operation with key ON) and then spark. Consult the FSM for further troubleshooting.

Deflood with the plugs out.

Yep,I'm with this guy..take the plugs out..take the EGI Out..Roll the engine over say Five seconds,wipe out the plug holes,as they may have fuel Shooting out of them(or did).Squirt about a teaspoon of Oil into each Lower plug hole.roll over just enough for one Revolution..then Put in the Plugs.put the egi In.then Turn the Key..It By rights should Start..Do not Pump the gas..let the EFI do it's job...It may not work the first time,But if it IS indeed Flooded you could always let the Engine sit Overnight without Plugs,roll a half revolution(sort of after 12 hours bit) that will evaporate any fuel in the Housings. .and try the Oil in the housing Trick again..

Thanks, I put 20w50 oil in the housings and it started up first try.

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