ps, slow starting

[louisjames]

also, i have a slight problem with starting. it takes a good ten turns to fire up (just holding the key), doesnt make a diffrence if its cold or hot, still takes ages. if i hold my foot down slightly on accelerator pedal it starts better.

has anyone had this and knows what it might be?

3.2 24v engine. thanks

 

[carabind]

Sounds like fuel not being present. It's either draining back to the tank, or possibly a loose joint, allowing air in (but not fuel out). I had similar symptoms with a lexus - this turned out to be fuel (via a duff fuel ECU though)

 

[television]

The fuel pump is energised when you turn the key, so I do not think that it would be a fuel problem. if you turned on ign and waited 1 min and then it started the yes it could be a fuel problem, but as it needs more cold that hot, I do not think it is a fuel problem.
Maybe the crankshaft sensor is lazy or an ign problem.

Malcolm

 

[louisjames]

ok, do you think its worth replacing crank sensor? is it a difficult job? thanks

 

[turnipsock]

I had a similar problem when I was replacing the loom, the reason was that I forgot to connect one of the connectors.

I would clean all the connectors associated with anything involved in running the engine.

 

[kiwi_bloke]

When was the fuel filter last changed?
Air filter?