XRSics Donating Members 325 Member For: 16y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 26/05/09 12:31 PM Share Posted 26/05/09 12:31 PM Hey allFew months back when I tried to start the Xrt, it had kicked over but failed to actually start. After a few more attempts, and reseting the throttle sensor, it finally started, but ran really rough (sounded like it may have only been running on 4 or 5 cyl's ) After a few minuets of idleing it started to run properly. Since then it has randomly done the same thing once every month or so (3 or 4 times now). Last time however it took alot longer to start, then once it did, continued to run real rough for quite some time (sounded like a suburu.. that tut tut tut sound), after I drove it a few blocks it finally ran properly again, and been gold since. Im no mechanic but @ a guess im thinking coil packs?? ive seen a few threads on coil packs but it doesnt seem to have the same symptoms as what ive read.Any input is greatly appriciated. Thanks Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootster Just a large member member Silver Donating Members 3,125 Member For: 16y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 26/05/09 12:38 PM Share Posted 26/05/09 12:38 PM mate no expert on these cars but you got my 20 cents worth....I think a faulty coil pack would give problems when the engine is at operating temperature not cold and at a higher rpm range....Cheers Nick Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-881820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSics Donating Members 325 Member For: 16y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 27/05/09 07:27 AM Author Share Posted 27/05/09 07:27 AM hmm, yeah, I dont notice any of those probs. was just a stab in the dark, gonna try test the leads when I get a chance. thanks rootster. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-882002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyXR6T04 Member 1,299 Member For: 19y 11m 1d Location: Canberra Posted 27/05/09 07:52 AM Share Posted 27/05/09 07:52 AM I had same thing happen in my XR (only a few times in the XR) and fairmont.. With the fairmont it always happened after I hadn't driven the car for a while.. When I first bought the fairmont (before I had a chance to change oil etc) it used to do exactly the same thing as yours if I had left it in the garage for a few days and not started it.. a mate said it sounded as though the valves were sticking due to dirty oil or something... Ever since I did a full flush and oil change it's been sweet.. I used to turn off as soon as it started up and sounded rough.. then I'd wait a few minutes and try again.. Wasn't game to try driving it while it sounded like that. The fairmont blew a fair whack of smoke trying to start it when it did kick over too.. but as I said, since I did the oil flush/change it hasn't missed a beat.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-882012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSics Donating Members 325 Member For: 16y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 27/05/09 08:09 AM Author Share Posted 27/05/09 08:09 AM I have changed the oil and filta a few times now, but never flushed it. I think one time it happened it may of blew a little smoke. . I cant help but think its electrical but. I also think I might not have held the the starter moter on long enough the first try each time, cos the last two times I did that was the last two times it happened. Since, I always make sure I turn it on for a few seconds before cranking, and make sure I dont stop too early. Aint happened again since ive made a habbit of this. Just wanna try find out what else it could be.Thanks jimmy will give your idea a go anyways as it cant hurt. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-882020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo.vixen Hey guys, Tab is here... Oh i feel sick Lifetime Members 8,459 Member For: 16y 11m 28d Gender: Male Location: sunshine coast Posted 27/05/09 08:18 AM Share Posted 27/05/09 08:18 AM how do you reset the throttle sensor?mine did this the other day when I started it cold in the morning, the engine light came on so I turned it off, turned it back on and it was better Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-882026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rootster Just a large member member Silver Donating Members 3,125 Member For: 16y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 27/05/09 08:23 AM Share Posted 27/05/09 08:23 AM whats the battery like..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-882030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSics Donating Members 325 Member For: 16y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 27/05/09 08:46 AM Author Share Posted 27/05/09 08:46 AM so I'm told... hold the accel pedal flat to the floor and crank for 10 sec's. My engine light never came on though any of these timesDunno bout the battery, never thought of it actually its bin in it since I got it like 6 or so months ago. will also test that when I get it back from the smash repairs :banghead: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-882051 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo.vixen Hey guys, Tab is here... Oh i feel sick Lifetime Members 8,459 Member For: 16y 11m 28d Gender: Male Location: sunshine coast Posted 27/05/09 09:00 AM Share Posted 27/05/09 09:00 AM wow I have a 05 ba mkii also and that doesnt work for me, if I hold it flat and crank it over it starts straight away Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-882062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSics Donating Members 325 Member For: 16y 7m 15d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 27/05/09 09:08 AM Author Share Posted 27/05/09 09:08 AM (edited) ha, that'd be right lol. is yours auto or man?? dunno if that would have anything to do with it Edited 27/05/09 09:10 AM by XRSics Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/57995-car-wont-start-then-runs-roughly/#findComment-882068 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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