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MG MGF Technical - starting an F

Just out of interest...when I turn the key to start my car (98 VVC) I can hear the fuel pump (I guess) pumping the fuel to behind the injectors. Should I run the starter during this phase or wait till the noise ends and then turn it over...
James

>>Should I run the starter during this phase or wait till the noise ends and then turn it over...<<
Either - the car doesn't really care.
Personally, I like to wait until the fuel pump stops - if it doesn't then there's no way I'll turn the key !
I don't bother with such checks on the two Seats; I just know they'll work.

Steve
Steve

Depends on when you last drove the car- if its been a while, then I wait for the fuel pump to fall silent before starting- it just ensures that the fuel line pressure is up to the mark before cranking the engine.

The 4 cylinder K-series never ceases to impress with the speed at which it takes to start; probably within 1/2 a turn of the crank...
Rob Bell

This thread was discussed on 20/02/2002

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