engine flooded - why and how to prevent?
01-09-09, 12:59 PM
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When the engine is cold the ECU runs it open loop so it runs very rich.
That is why, as stated above, they flood when you run them for a really short period.
They way to prevent this is to let the engine run for at least a couple of minutes or press the throttle to get at 3000rpm, keep it there for a few seconds then turn off the ignition with the pedal still in the same position.
However, revving the engine when cold is not recommended since the oil is still thick.
That is why, as stated above, they flood when you run them for a really short period.
They way to prevent this is to let the engine run for at least a couple of minutes or press the throttle to get at 3000rpm, keep it there for a few seconds then turn off the ignition with the pedal still in the same position.
However, revving the engine when cold is not recommended since the oil is still thick.
01-09-09, 01:41 PM
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well, i haven't driven the car in 2 weeks, upon returning from vacation I sorely missed the FD but can't crank the engine over. It kept trying to start but just won't. I pulled the wires and there is spark so I am pretty sure the plugs are flooded. Never had this problem before though so hopefully it's nothing major...
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