Assistance in diagnosis of sudden starting issue.
Posted: 2022 Nov 25, 17:50
I’m looking for some advice on an issue that suddenly developed.
Here is the car. All the specs can be found at the bottom of the page:
https://performance.ford.com/enthusiast ... =875565702
The car was running fine. She sat for about six weeks and was on a charger.
Upon going to start her up, with the key on, the first thing I notice is the fuel pump keeps running. Usually, I turn the ignition on and let the pump come up to pressure. I can hear it stop. Then I crank her over and she starts right up.
This time, I crank and get nothing. Fuel pump keeps running. With some throttle, she will fire but runs like crap. Loud raspy exhaust. Smells rich. Will not keep running without some throttle.
I unplugged the battery and let her sit for a while. With the key on, the pump is running. When I crank with no throttle, she will start and run for just a second or two. I can get her to run with the throttle open but once again she sounds like crap. As soon as I let off the throttle, she dies.
I’m at a loss as to how she would suddenly develop this issue after just sitting for a few weeks in the garage. I’m more into old cars without computers. So, I’m at a bit of a loss as to what could be the issue and how to diagnose.
Any suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks,
Micah
Here is the car. All the specs can be found at the bottom of the page:
https://performance.ford.com/enthusiast ... =875565702
The car was running fine. She sat for about six weeks and was on a charger.
Upon going to start her up, with the key on, the first thing I notice is the fuel pump keeps running. Usually, I turn the ignition on and let the pump come up to pressure. I can hear it stop. Then I crank her over and she starts right up.
This time, I crank and get nothing. Fuel pump keeps running. With some throttle, she will fire but runs like crap. Loud raspy exhaust. Smells rich. Will not keep running without some throttle.
I unplugged the battery and let her sit for a while. With the key on, the pump is running. When I crank with no throttle, she will start and run for just a second or two. I can get her to run with the throttle open but once again she sounds like crap. As soon as I let off the throttle, she dies.
I’m at a loss as to how she would suddenly develop this issue after just sitting for a few weeks in the garage. I’m more into old cars without computers. So, I’m at a bit of a loss as to what could be the issue and how to diagnose.
Any suggestions are welcomed.
Thanks,
Micah