difficulty starting my 05.
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difficulty starting my 05.
I have searched and found that octane might be a reason, but I was wondering if anyone else has to crank the engine over more than a couple of seconds to get it to start? This happens all the time for me. Key to acc position, wait for lights and whistles to stop, clutch all the way down and turn key. Takes a minimum of a couple of seconds before it catches. Most other cars I've owned catch quicker. Should I be concerned about this. Any responses would be greatly appreciated.
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Nope. Normal. Don't worry about it. Also, don't forget to let her heat up before spirited driving. And, before shutting her down, rev the engine to 3k rpm's. This will burn up any oil still in the chamber.
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Thanks for the quick replies. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one with the problem. I didn't realize that I had to rev to 3000 rpm before shut down. I'll definitely add that to my routine.
Once again, thanks.
Once again, thanks.
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Originally Posted by wpb599
Glad to hear that I'm not the only one with the problem.
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A tech told me rotaries take longer to "catch" because they can't develop significant compression until oil reaches the apex seals. I would not call it a problem, just something unique to the rotary.
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Originally Posted by wpb599
Thanks for the quick replies. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one with the problem. I didn't realize that I had to rev to 3000 rpm before shut down. I'll definitely add that to my routine.
Once again, thanks.
Once again, thanks.
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Originally Posted by rx8pilot
Unnecessary.... don't need to rev to 3000 before you shut down. just make sure your engine is good and warmed up before you shut down.. that's all.
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Originally Posted by irish8
.......And, before shutting her down, rev the engine to 3k rpm's. This will burn up any oil still in the chamber. ......
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I would imagine that on the latest flash (Computer update) there probaly is a safer (Lesser) amount of fuel available at crank up which would explain the longer crank time. If this is the case; which I'm reasonably sure of, then it's great and should have been this way from the start. We used to modify the fuel pumps of the 86 to 91 7s to prevent fuel from being available at the rail under pressure until start up for this same purpose.
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Originally Posted by irish8
wpb599...it's not a problem. It's normal for the rotary engine. I actually love the way the rotary fires up!!
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Unnecessary.... don't need to rev to 3000 before you shut down. just make sure your engine is good and warmed up before you shut down.. that's all.
As many have told you: DON'T TURN IT OFF COLD!!!!
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