hello everyone,
I recently changed my thermostat and the temp is at 82C or so. the old thermostat was 71C which is not expected. I had also just changed the air filter.
Anyway, right after changing the thermostat I find starting is so hard. Eventually, I found blipping the accelerator just as I turn the key will help start the engine. Prior to this, no problem. just turn the key and it will start.
I have researched the problem and some suggested the OVP relay is broken. So I have taken it out. I found the fuse is still good. I tested it by connecting 12V, ignition and ground and I could hear the click. also, I have recorded 12V or so on the other pins. I have also put the relay back and have some one turn the ignition. I could feel the relay click when the ignition is turned. So, I am confident the relay is good.
Some have suggested checking the Cold start valve but have not gotten to it. I might just check that the valve is getting 12V across the pins.
Although I might add that I don't drive it much like once a week for about 20 mins. My hunch is that maybe the injectors need cleaning.
The car would drive with no problems. It's only the starting which is annoying.
Any thoughts and suggestions are welcome.
cheers!
I recently changed my thermostat and the temp is at 82C or so. the old thermostat was 71C which is not expected. I had also just changed the air filter.
Anyway, right after changing the thermostat I find starting is so hard. Eventually, I found blipping the accelerator just as I turn the key will help start the engine. Prior to this, no problem. just turn the key and it will start.
I have researched the problem and some suggested the OVP relay is broken. So I have taken it out. I found the fuse is still good. I tested it by connecting 12V, ignition and ground and I could hear the click. also, I have recorded 12V or so on the other pins. I have also put the relay back and have some one turn the ignition. I could feel the relay click when the ignition is turned. So, I am confident the relay is good.
Some have suggested checking the Cold start valve but have not gotten to it. I might just check that the valve is getting 12V across the pins.
Although I might add that I don't drive it much like once a week for about 20 mins. My hunch is that maybe the injectors need cleaning.
The car would drive with no problems. It's only the starting which is annoying.
Any thoughts and suggestions are welcome.
cheers!