Will this cause problems?
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Will this cause problems?
If I use my fuel cut switch to kill the engine just before turning it off all the time, will this cause problems?
I am doing this as there have been a few times recently where the car will not start, hot or cold (even using the fuel cut switch). I have found that by doing this, it will start every time.
I am doing this as there have been a few times recently where the car will not start, hot or cold (even using the fuel cut switch). I have found that by doing this, it will start every time.
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I have heard of people suggesting that for cars that flood a lot, so I don't see why it would hurt anything. The car will run lean for a couple seconds, but not long enough to do any damage. I used to do it with mine when a mechanic would be driving it, so that it won't flood when they try to start it...of course, it doesn't go to the mechanic these days, so that's not a problem.
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Shouldn't hurt anything, as long as your foot's off the gas when you turn the switch to "off".
If the flooding problem has just started happening, you might look at a different brand of gasoline or running some Techron thru it to see if that helps... just a thought.
JB
If the flooding problem has just started happening, you might look at a different brand of gasoline or running some Techron thru it to see if that helps... just a thought.
JB
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The no-start got so bad that I took it to a Mazda dealership (yes yes, I know 
... you may all take turns hitting me over the head with a broken bottle 
), and they told me the ignition coils were shot. CA$800 later, and I still had the some problem... sometimes. I had it towed there, and it started up fine everytime for them 
This seems to be the only way I know for sure to get it to start... and no, I'm not pressing the gas peddle when I turn it off (I may be gullible, but not stupid
)
I know that having no gas at high revs will quickly detonate the engine, but I figured at idle it should be no problem for a few seconds.
... you may all take turns hitting me over the head with a broken bottle ), and they told me the ignition coils were shot. CA$800 later, and I still had the some problem... sometimes. I had it towed there, and it started up fine everytime for them This seems to be the only way I know for sure to get it to start... and no, I'm not pressing the gas peddle when I turn it off (I may be gullible, but not stupid
)I know that having no gas at high revs will quickly detonate the engine, but I figured at idle it should be no problem for a few seconds.
I'm a boost creep...
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That method works, but it's just a band-aid for the real problem. Go read this thread.
I also suggest you take some action against that dealer for replacing what were probably perfectly good coils. If their work didn't fix your problem, you shouldn't be paying for it!
I also suggest you take some action against that dealer for replacing what were probably perfectly good coils. If their work didn't fix your problem, you shouldn't be paying for it!
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Hmmm, since I have had the injectors replaced, and I don't shut the engine off if is cold, the only thing left is the ECU. Should I have that replaced, or the software rewritten?
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