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Jimny - Problems starting when hot
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:46 pm
by flylux
My old man has a 2000 Jimny. When it gets really hot (in the dunes or a hot day just on the road) and you turn it off, it won't start again for another 10 mins.
Has anyone had similar problems or have any ideas?
(Seached, but found nothing relevant to starting problems)
Cheers Brad.
Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 10:21 pm
by 11_evl
not sure if it applies with the jimnys but some newer cars have accumulators in the fuel system which if ruptured can cause hard starting when hot
Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 1:21 pm
by Squik
11_evl - Bingo, if the Jimny is a Series 1 (single cam) this can be the problem.
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:20 pm
by flylux
Ok guys, i'll find out soon.
Thanks.
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:25 pm
by flylux
Yeah, it is a series 1. Where would i find the accumulator? And how can I check it? What should i look for?
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:35 pm
by want33s
Squik wrote:11_evl - Bingo, if the Jimny is a Series 1 (single cam) this can be the problem.
Volvo 240 accumulators are bulletproof and NEVER give trouble.. Dirt cheap at wreckers too!
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:44 pm
by flylux
want33s wrote:Squik wrote:11_evl - Bingo, if the Jimny is a Series 1 (single cam) this can be the problem.
Volvo 240 accumulators are bulletproof and NEVER give trouble.. Dirt cheap at wreckers too!
What does an accumulator do anyway?
Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:40 pm
by gman79au
yeah what the F&%k is an accumulator and why is it in my jim! get it out! it smells!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:08 am
by Goldfish Wrangler
Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:36 pm
by flylux
Cool. Thanks