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94 2.0 Odd starting problem - Tazer_uk103
Hi Guys,

It's been a while since I've been on here, but now I have an odd problem that no one else seems to have any ideas on.

I've got the vehicle above and quite simply, it won't start. Spark is good, but the ECU isn't chucking in any fuel. No injector clicking, nout.

However...if you pour a bit of fuel into the intake to get it started, suddenly the ECU wakes up and starts fuelling keeping it running. Stop and restart it's absolutely fine. If left for more than a few mins though, back to the original problem.

So...any ideas?

James.
94 2.0 Odd starting problem - Number_Cruncher
An idea that will cost you nothing to test;

Check the voltage reported by the throttle position sensor. If the ECU thinks the throttle is wide open (TPS voltage above a given value) while cranking, the ECU switches to a mode where the injectors are disabled, to clear any possible fuel flooding. Once the engine is running above a threshold speed, this mode is cleared.