Cagz New Member 3 Member For: 4y 3m 7d Posted 06/10/20 09:21 AM Share Posted 06/10/20 09:21 AM Hey guys, I've got a 2010 XR6 turbo. Recently, I have just gotten my car tuned with e85. I am aware that e85 does cause some pain for cold starts. In the mornings, I do have to crank it and give it some time to start. Usually works on the second or third time. This morning was really strange.. felt like the power cut off then went back on as the key was on start position and then the dash displayed an airbag fault. I feel like it's taking longer each day. What is the "normal" duration for my car to start on e85? I did get a multi tune so I can switch to 98 during winter but that would defeat the purpose of the e85 tune. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,133 Member For: 16y 9m 3d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/10/20 09:28 AM Share Posted 06/10/20 09:28 AM those symtoms point to a dying/dead battery... normal is similar to stock if you've got a decent E85 tuner that cares about your car's behaviour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagz New Member 3 Member For: 4y 3m 7d Posted 06/10/20 09:59 AM Author Share Posted 06/10/20 09:59 AM Thanks for the quick reply. If the car takes some time to start up would that eventually damage the starter motor or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k31th less WHY; more WOT Site Developer 29,133 Member For: 16y 9m 3d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 06/10/20 10:01 AM Share Posted 06/10/20 10:01 AM yeah, it'll wear at the starter motor gears and the flywheel, but I can't imagine you'll do a lot of damage in a short amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Tucker Donating Members 673 Member For: 5y 6m 14d Posted 06/10/20 10:07 AM Share Posted 06/10/20 10:07 AM My e85 crank time sounds similar to yours. Maybe 8-10 secs. Pretty normal, but I agree, it could be tuned better. Only to a point though, such is e85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagz New Member 3 Member For: 4y 3m 7d Posted 07/10/20 08:30 AM Author Share Posted 07/10/20 08:30 AM Have you tried priming the fuel pump or is that bad for the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffwagon Trust me bro... Gold Donating Members 16,049 Member For: 9y 11m 15d Gender: Male Location: South Australia Posted 07/10/20 08:47 AM Share Posted 07/10/20 08:47 AM It's been cold lately so if the tune isn't set up to start and run well immediately post start in the colder weather, there will be cranking and drivability issues. An E85 vehicle should start as quickly as a 98 powered vehicle. If it doesn't then the tune needs fixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossmang FREAKY Donating Members 12,433 Member For: 15y 19d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 07/10/20 11:28 AM Share Posted 07/10/20 11:28 AM get the tune touched up for the cold start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilk Is on holiday from communism Member 1,282 Member For: 6y 11d Gender: Female Location: Victoria Posted 30/10/20 05:32 AM Share Posted 30/10/20 05:32 AM sh*t tuner. I've never had e85 cold start problems. Starts like normal on e85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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