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(Message started by: mark_erdington on Dec 13^th, 2005, 4:14pm)

Title: Scorpio difficult to start
Post by mark_erdington on Dec 13^th, 2005, 4:14pm

I have a 24v cosworth scorpio auto that is difficult to start in the mornings,it takes about 10 attempts to start it,but once it has starterted its fine all day.does anybody have any idea what it could be. ???

Title: Re: Scorpio difficult to start
Post by Dave on Dec 13^th, 2005, 4:19pm

Weak fuel pump? Is it turning over nice and quickly? Do the dials flick? Are the earth points near the battery clean and tight? Do you use any throttle when trying to start it?

Sorry, just typed as my mind worked there, hence the garble ;D

Title: Re: Scorpio difficult to start
Post by mark_erdington on Dec 13^th, 2005, 4:46pm

Yes the engine turns over quick,and Ihave to use throtle or it wont start at all,but as i say it starts ok during the day even when the engine is cold. :'(

Title: Re: Scorpio difficult to start
Post by Highlander on Dec 13^th, 2005, 6:53pm

Check the throttle position sensor.
Fuel filter might need changed.
Have you had an OBD scan done?

Title: Re: Scorpio difficult to start
Post by mark_erdington on Dec 14^th, 2005, 2:43pm

where is the throttle position sensor & fuel filter found ?

Title: Re: Scorpio difficult to start
Post by Octavian_P on Dec 14^th, 2005, 5:49pm

Hi there the throttle postion sensor is next by the throttle body, its' that thing connected with the big air hose comming from the resonator and air filter.

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/24vcomponents.htm

it's G - TP sensor

The fuel filter is under the car next to the fuel tank

Title: Re: Scorpio difficult to start
Post by mark_erdington on Dec 14^th, 2005, 6:41pm

Thanks I will have a look tomorrow