Starting a SP6

[EnjyBenjy]

You would have thought that after 1 year owning this thing I'd know how to start it properly. How do you lot start it? I keep flooding it, then it will refuse to start for about 1/2 hour? I wait for the fuel pump to stop whining whilst having my foot push the loud pedal about 2"....

[David Godfrey]

• Put key in ignition
• Press imoboliser button
• Turn key
• Car starts
• Drive car

If you car is not ticking over or you need to use loud pedal to get it to start / tickover you need to get it in for either a service or tune up.

[Polo]

Don't touch the throttle until it has fired! Mine starts first time everytime! Maybe after it has fired a wee blip on the throttle to wake the neighbours but never more than say 1500 rpm.

[dougie]

Didn't think the concept of "flooding existed" - I had a problem starting mine when it was warm/hot - wouldn't start for 30 mins - turned out to be a "sensor" - the engine thought it was cold so made the mixture rich (whatever that is) so wouldn't start. Sensor was changed and bingo all ok now (bit embarassing being towed onto a shuttle in Calais)

[madbadger]

Start car then floor it. Don't floor it while starting car.




























Disclaimer - Please don't do this.

[julianc]

Polo said:

Don't touch the throttle until it has fired! Mine starts first time everytime! Maybe after it has fired a wee blip on the throttle to wake the neighbours but never more than say 1500 rpm.

What he said!

However, I must admit that there are times, particularly when restarting after half an hour or so of standing (warm), that I need to use the throttle during the cranking process before she fires - definitely not the same as starting from absolutely cold, in which case she fires up first time without any throttle.

Julian

[YI8TVR]

At least you now know how to get in Ben when you've flooded it.

No throttle untill started, If it needs throttle to start it then you should visit your spanner man. Once started get going asap.

I've only detonated two speed sixes so I should know

[tail slide]

YI8TVR said:

I've only detonated two speed sixes so I should know

One more than me.... but then again mine was rebuilt x3 by factory as it was a really crap '98 S6 that was destined to crumble no matter how much TLC you gave it.

[YI8TVR]

tail slide said:

YI8TVR said:

I've only detonated two speed sixes so I should know

One more than me.... but then again mine was rebuilt x3 by factory as it was a really crap '98 S6 that was destined to crumble no matter how much TLC you gave it.

Hi Paul.

Yes my first was an early one. A 2001 that broke its crank shaft, The second time around a spun shell, which in all honesty was self inflicted.

I wonder who's ruined the most speed sixes ?

[Daftlad]

YI8TVR said:

tail slide said:

YI8TVR said:

I've only detonated two speed sixes so I should know

One more than me.... but then again mine was rebuilt x3 by factory as it was a really crap '98 S6 that was destined to crumble no matter how much TLC you gave it.

Hi Paul.

Yes my first was an early one. A 2001 that broke its crank shaft, The second time around a spun shell, which in all honesty was self inflicted.

I wonder who's ruined the most speed sixes ?

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[tail slide]

Daftlad said:

I wonder who's ruined the most speed sixes ?

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..... but you would only need to add an unmodified early S6 to your fleet, to enjoy a whole new book of Revelations!

[Daftlad]

You misquote me Paul...but I agree.

[tail slide]

Ah... fair enough!