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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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Unhappy starting problem

I started my car today and forgot something inside. So I grabbed my keys and went inside (car has a greddy turbo timer). The timer cut the car off as I was walking out the door. I went to start the car and its acting like the clutch isn't engaged.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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It could be flooded:

http://www.fd3s.net/starting_flooded.html
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Sounds kinda like your having the common FD starting click. Does it just click click click then start or is it turning over and not starting?
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 08:09 PM
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Well, I just got home and reconnected the battery and viola, he cranks. I guess the turbo timer had a glitch or something crazy. Before I posted I disconnected the battery for a few mins. and tried again, nothing. So I checked fuses and such and couldn't find the answer there. So this is why I believe the timer was at fault lol
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:43 AM
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That wouldn't be the first time a turbo timer has caused mysterious starting/shut-off problems. Since they are (IMO) not necessary, the just add complication and trouble for little or no benefit.
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