Problem With Starting Engine R33 Gts-t Auto

[Leon.T]

hey guys, I have a problem here. Seems like it happened twice now but when basically when it's a really really hot day I try to start the car and the engine would start for 1 sec and then it'll die. I have to leave the car for around 5 mins until I can start the car. I'm a bit worried since it's gonna be summer soon. If anyone can help, that would be great. Thanx

car is a R33 GTS-T 93' auto nearly doing 100,000 kms.

[dr_hoon45]

exactly the same thing happened with my 88 integra, never did get it fixed though, sorry i cant be of more help.

[The Dan]

So many possibilities.

When it does it you'll have to check all the basics like fuel, spark, injector pulse. Then move onto things like check cooling system for leaks and compression test. If you don't know how to do any of these things....go to a mechanic and they will be able to perform the above tests for you.

In the meantime you could try simple stuff that might help like...make sure air filter is clean, make sure fuel filter is good, make sure the fuel tank is sealed (should go whoosh when you remove the cap), make sure the throttle body is clean.

Might fix your problem, might not....but it's a damn fun weekend.

[madbung]

I've seen similar symptoms before (admittedly on an older car) started off with intermittent cold start problems with warmer weather, for me it was the ignition pulse module in the dizzy... when they start getting really bad they just cut out when they reach operating temp on hotter days..generally if you let it cool down for say 20 mins it'll run fine again but 10 min driving later when the heat gets back into it same thing. I had this happen to me heading to Albury on a nasty 35+ day. Not fun at all. Maybe 3lit3 forc3 would know if a faulty ignitor box would have the same effect on a r33 s1 skyline or if there's a way to bench test the ignitor?

[Leon.T]

Will try having a look at the car with my old man , but at the mean time, gotta fix this dint from a hit and run

thanx for the response guys

Edited November 10, 2005 by Leon.T