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freshy Jan 3, 2012 09:23 PM

Starting problems
 
I've been having some problems with my 2003 s60 turbo starting up for the last 6 months. It takes a good 5-6 seconds to get it to fire up, like it is searching for fuel. If I turn the key forward then back, then forward again it fires right up no hesitation. Battery & alternater where replaced last year. Plugs & Coils I replaced this summer and it had no discernable improvement on the starting situation. What should I be zeroing in on?
Thanks!

rspi Jan 8, 2012 10:10 AM

Well, it takes fuel, air, and spark to start. My initial guess would be that your fuel pressure is low. Maybe your regulator or a check valve is bad.

Post some more info like, is this a cold start problem? How long does it have to sit for the problem to surface? Is it cranking every time?

tranpro Jan 8, 2012 01:58 PM

Fuel Specs
 
It sure sounds like fuel related, need to get fuel gauge on this thing and see what your pressure readings are. Specs as follows.
Pressure (KOEO) 54-57 psi
Line Pressure@ Pressure regulator (55psi)
Residual pressure 29psi (minimum allowable pressure after engine shut down)
Hope this helps.


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