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308QV Won't Start

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  1. Andrew Bolton

    Andrew Bolton Karting

    Aug 20, 2004
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    #1 Andrew Bolton, Apr 15, 2009
    After sitting for a few weeks, I'm trying to start my QV and it just turns over and over and over. I don't smell gas at the exhaust tips and spraying engine starter into the air box does bring it to life for a few seconds--until the starter fluid is used up. Any ideas? And don't say "you're not getting gas"--I figured that one out on my own ;).

    Thanks in advance.

    Andrew
     
  2. Steve Magnusson

    Steve Magnusson Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 Steve Magnusson, Apr 15, 2009
    Do a search on "308QV safety switch" -- should get you the information you need to start troubleshooting your fuel pump operation (you did check the fuse, right?).
     
  3. shawxhurst

    shawxhurst Formula Junior

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    #3 shawxhurst, Apr 15, 2009
    Do you have the plenum hose installed? The car won't start if you've got the hose off, like for squirting in starter fliud
     
  4. Andrew Bolton

    Andrew Bolton Karting

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    #4 Andrew Bolton, Apr 16, 2009
    Plenum hose = yes.

    Safety swich = ???? (will research that issue)

    Thanks.
     
  5. finnerty

    finnerty F1 World Champ

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    #5 finnerty, Apr 17, 2009
    Last edited: Apr 17, 2009
    First thing to do ----

    Disconnect the safety switch (it's the blue, 2-pin, connector on the side of the fuel distributor), and turn the key to "ignition on" (not start) position. You should be able to hear the fuel pump running. If not, follow Steve's lead to start making systematic electrical checks.


    Second ----

    If the pump is running, pull an injector, push down on the air flow sensor plate to see if you're spraying fuel. If you are, you've most likely got an ignition problem. If you aren't, you'll need to do a systematic fuel delivery check --- lots of threads on that.

    Likewise, there are lots of threads to guide you through checking out the ignition system if required.
     
  6. gilligan308

    gilligan308 Karting

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    #6 gilligan308, Apr 17, 2009
    I'm going through my 82 308 this week end.I'll let you know what I find(same problem)
     
  7. Andrew Bolton

    Andrew Bolton Karting

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    #7 Andrew Bolton, Apr 19, 2009
    I KNOW that it's not getting fuel because it runs fine so long as I keep the starter fluid spray going into the air box :( but why is the question.
     

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