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I searched and didn't find anything, so here I am. I have a starting problem with with my ti (M44). It won't start on the first crank unless I do so for a while. On the second crank, it starts just fine. The engine seems to be running just fine, but I don't have anything to compare it to, so I could be wrong. Also, I'm not sure if this could somehow be related, but when I'm sitting with the AC on, my idle revs will occasionally drop for a split second then return to normal. Thanks in advance for any help. __________________ -Kenny
 |  |  | | 04-05-2006, 03:36 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne, Fl/Athens, AL Posts: 393 |
Anybody? __________________ -Kenny
| | | | | 04-05-2006, 03:49 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Montclair, VA Posts: 338 |
i have no clue man  __________________
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but in regards to the AC, my TI occasionally does that, will drop its revs for a second and come back to normal, and i'm not sure either
it never sounds bad, and it never appears to be a problem, so if yours is the same, i would assume it's fine __________________
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The dip in revs is due to the A/C clutch engaging. It adds a load (strain) to the motor, which needs to be compensated. It takes a second for the ECU to catch up. In sum, this is normal.
It sounds like the starting problem is a fuel issue. Try giving it a touch of gas, and changing the fuel filter if you haven't in a while. __________________
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ZOMBIES. | | | | | 10-04-2007, 08:51 PM | #6 | | Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: aUSTRALIA Posts: 1 |
I also have the same problem - although it is not consistent. Happens once in a while. | | | | | 10-08-2007, 03:31 AM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 160 |
On two BMW's including mine, a weak or wrong sized battery was the problem. Never a problem with a larger battery which has more plates. The weight difference between my Stinger and a proper factory style/sized battery is significant. I live with it.
cossieturbo | | | | | 10-08-2007, 03:34 PM | #8 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
It's interesting that this thread got bumped because I've been having the same symptoms for a couple of weeks and was planning to call the mechanic today. Thanks for the reminder. :-) __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
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