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355 wont start... help!

Discussion in '348/355' started by brendon0, Dec 8, 2006.

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  1. brendon0

    brendon0 Formula Junior

    Dec 13, 2003
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    Ran perfectly fine on sunday..

    Tried to start my car last night, everything fires up as usual when you
    go "on" position with the key, abs pump runs, I can hear fuel pumps going
    etc.

    I Turn to start, engine turns over, starts to run (1 sec max), fires a couple of times, and dies. Almost like it starts to run but cant idle and dies. Very rough when its doing it. No Check engine, No Slow down.
    This repeats every time.

    So far, Ive disconnected the battery, and turned it back on... Same result.

    Where do I start?
     
  2. bayareaferrari

    bayareaferrari Formula Junior

    Dec 19, 2004
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    It does sounds electrical..See if you can PM Brain Crail-he would be the best to answer that question
     
  3. plugzit

    plugzit F1 Veteran
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    MAF sensor plug. If MAF is disconnected or loose, it'll do just what you said-shuts off fuel pump as soon as car starts. Most likely, but could be more.
     
  4. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    Throttle position sensor, check connector?? Empty fuel tank??, sorry but you never know :(
     
  5. brendon0

    brendon0 Formula Junior

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    Any other idea's?

    My dad thinks its the battery - Thursday/Friday was the first REALLY
    cold day of the year for us. Not enough cold cracking amps?
     
  6. chaa

    chaa F1 Veteran

    Mar 21, 2003
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    Now that sounds like a good reason And i agree yes the battery could be low. Charge it up.
     
  7. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    If it is anything like that, then you should rebuild your alternator. The runs off the alternator, the battery is just to start it up.
     
  8. brendon0

    brendon0 Formula Junior

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    Started twice today, no problems.

    Im guessing the battery was just cold. Probably time to replace.

    Thanks for the replies.
     
  9. LetsJet

    LetsJet F1 Veteran
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    May 24, 2004
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    Glad you got it sorted.

    I can not stress enough to invest in a Battery Tender. It will keep your battery conditioned. Then you can rule it out as a problem. There are many things that will stop a 355 from starting.
     

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