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Old 27-07-2014, 05:59 PM
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Can anyone help I have a 1994 wrx import that takes forever to start its fine if I get it started then switch off then on it starts perfect but leave 10 min its hard to start again alread changed plugs and fitted newage coil packs changes fuel filter any advice
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Old 27-07-2014, 06:18 PM
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Unplug your MAF and see if that helps it to start at all.
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Old 27-07-2014, 08:24 PM
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what conditions the battery ?
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Old 27-07-2014, 09:41 PM
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I'll try the maf in the morning .battery is brand new
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Old 28-07-2014, 09:43 AM
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Also it stinks of fuel once started
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Old 29-07-2014, 09:04 AM
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Makes no difference if the maf is connected or not
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Old 29-07-2014, 07:00 PM
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It will smell of fuel as its pumping unburnt fuel into the cylinders,

When you say it doesn't start? Is it cranking over or is there nothing ?
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Old 29-07-2014, 07:57 PM
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Cranks over sometimes for about a min before it starts
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Old 31-07-2014, 05:43 PM
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Mine became a sod to start from cold...turns out I was low on compression....
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Old 31-07-2014, 06:19 PM
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that's what I will test next thanks
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