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au111 ute
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3
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i have a Au111 ute and lately it has been hard to start when it is cold
it turns over easy but sounds like it isnt getting any fuel, when it does fire it shudders a bit then runs ok. anyone got any ideas? i thought it might be the O2 sensor. |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Naracoorte SA
Posts: 168
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not likely to be an oxy sensor as they don't aren't working at cold start. Fuel pump could be on the way out (pressure may be too low - does it seem to lack power an acceleration?). check/clean throttle body and IAC valve, there are many possibilities...
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,981
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start simple, pulgs and leads.
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Miami Pilot
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Location: ACT
Posts: 21,701
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Shuddering is a fuel/spark issue. I would start with stockau's suggestion, and then work back to fuel pump.
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au111 ute
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3
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cheers i'll take them out and have a look. i havent had the vehicle that long so the plugs might not have been changed since new.
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
Posts: 5,731
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do you give it a bit of a boot when starting it? or do you just crank it and not touch the accellerator?
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au111 ute
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3
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i usually just crank it with out touching the accellerator, but if i give it a little it makes it a little better
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