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start problems 850

posted by  beardsly on  Sat May 23 11:36 CST 2009
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Hello everyone,my 96 850 glt has developed a start problem,when i try to start it ,it cranks over then wants to start but dies as if i ran out of fuel,ikeep trying and finally it starts then runs and when I shut it off it has the same problem.when it finally starts after repeated attempts tere is a bit of smoke out of the tailpipe and it smells like raw fuel,I dont think its the fuel pump as I replaced it a couple of years ago. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated








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start problems 850

posted by  KlausC on  Sat May 23 13:18 CST 2009
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Check the vacuum line from the fuel pressure regulater, there should be no gasoline in it. If there is, a new FPR is needed. The car should start normally when warm.

Time to check the engine coolant temp sensor also.

Klaus
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