Car starts funny

nikhan · Post by **nikhan** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:45 pm

Hi guys,
Just recently my car has been acting funny when I start it. I switch on the ignition and the car tries to start but the engine wont kick in immediately. After like 5 seconds later the car looks as if it is dying out and the engine suddenly kicks in. I have a feeling its time for my spark plugs to be changed. ANy other opinions?

Post by **aza013** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:05 pm

check the error codes may come up with code 22 crank angle sensor

sounds just like my car, I still have to fix it

nikhan · Post by **nikhan** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:06 pm

So I have to look up the ecu rite? How do u check if its 22? Is 2 short blinks first then followed by 2 long blinks or vice versa?

Post by **aza013** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:11 pm

http://www.ftowa.com/html/workshop/workshopart07.html

that will help

nikhan · Post by **nikhan** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:49 am

Looks a little bit tricky...gonna try it later.

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 11:00 am

If you wanna see an FTO that doesnt like starting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZBlQUNOQfQ

nikhan · Post by **nikhan** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 9:46 pm

I din turbo my fto....

FtoSam · Post by **FtoSam** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:52 pm

Was just pointing out an FTO starting funny...

nikhan · Post by **nikhan** » Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:36 am

lol
ok...but mine is not like tat though...it jus keeps igniting and after a while the engine kicks in. I've jus changed my cat converter and now the car is running smoothly. No more problems so far...been running on a cat whose insides had all melted n clogged up my exhaust.