What should I do if my car wont start after sitting for a while?
Try this experiment the next time the car has been sitting for a while. Turn the key to the on position, count to eight, and turn the key to the off position. Repeat this two times. Then try to start the car normally. If that fixes the problem, you’re probably losing fuel pressure when the car sits.
Is it OK to start the engine right after key insertion?
There will be no long term effects from starting it right after key insertion. I used to do this with my Ford Fiesta and Puma – it’s all about fuel. When the ignition key is turned on, the fuel pump runs for a few seconds, then shuts off.
Is it OK to wait 3 seconds before starting the car?
Cars with carburetors will continue to have fuel in their fuel bowls, so has a ready supply of fuel. Bottom line, I guess is this: it doesn’t hurt anything to wait the three seconds, but you aren’t creating any issues by not waiting.
What’s the best way to start a car?
Turn the key to the on position, count to eight, and turn the key to the off position. Repeat this two times. Then try to start the car normally. If that fixes the problem, you’re probably losing fuel pressure when the car sits. On another note, it’s best to stick with the identical OEM plugs.
Why does my car not start after I hold the key?
The only possible reason that the starter doesn’t operate after the engine is started and you hold the key in the start position is that there is a vacuum lockout that kills the current to the starter after engine starts and is producing vacuum.
Try this experiment the next time the car has been sitting for a while. Turn the key to the on position, count to eight, and turn the key to the off position. Repeat this two times. Then try to start the car normally. If that fixes the problem, you’re probably losing fuel pressure when the car sits.
Howdy Car People! Car starts great every time, no problems. However, as soon as you let go of the key, the engine turns off. If you hold the key in the start position the car continues to run indefinitely (no problems, except a tired arm/hand from holding the key.) We managed to drive it home this way. Car alway starts without any difficulty.
What happens when you let the car start?
However, as soon as you let go of the key, the engine turns off. If you hold the key in the start position the car continues to run indefinitely (no problems, except a tired arm/hand from holding the key.) We managed to drive it home this way. Car alway starts without any difficulty.