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Old Oct 4, 2001 | 10:22 PM
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TB WON'T PRIME ON STARTUP??

It's been slightly difficult to start my LO3 lately and it occasionally stalls at lights. I noticed that the TB isn't spraying when I turn the key to "run". Aren't the injectors supposed to spray prior to startup? I rebuilt the injectors about 8 mos ago so they should be fine. When the car eventually starts the spray pattern is appropriately conical. I also replaced the fuel filter within the past 8 mos. The only thing I can think of is may be the battery isn't putting out enough power but it cranks the engine just fine so that can't be it. Oh, I also replaced the fuel pump relay as well - same problem. What I don't get is eventually the injectors must fire or it wouldn't start. Any ideas as to what's going on?

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Old Oct 5, 2001 | 12:09 PM
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No, the injectors will only fire if the car is turning over. The injectors are triggered by the turning of the distributor. Sorry, I can't really help you with your problem.

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