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smithy64
07-05-10, 05:17 PM
i got a e16 se.
when its coldit wont start straight away. it tries to fire and run but it wont, until 5 minutes after. then it will run.
the fuel is up there.
but i dont know where else to start
if its a hot day it will start straight away

any suggestions people????????

mowgli
07-05-10, 06:10 PM
what ecu codes is it flashing???

craig green
07-05-10, 06:22 PM
Show us your spark plugs & your CTS sensor & its wiring.

smithy64
07-05-10, 07:11 PM
i cant read any fault codes as i gt it in a mk4 astra and cant get in to the ecu.

i got pics of the engine on the project thread.

Sloth
07-05-10, 07:11 PM
dont these have a cold start valve?

smithy64
07-05-10, 07:30 PM
i coudnt tell you. would youknow where it would be on the engine?

peter gsi
07-05-10, 07:46 PM
ecu temp switch under dissy two pin blue . i had it with my nova

smithy64
07-05-10, 07:50 PM
cheers mate. so thats telling the ecu what temp the water is then obviously.

peter gsi
07-05-10, 07:52 PM
yea it tell temp for ecu for fueling when cold and hot

smithy64
07-05-10, 08:16 PM
cheers