Question about engine starting

Question about engine starting

05-20-2004, 02:47 PM

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KBertetto

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Question about engine starting

My question is about how long the engine cranks sometimes. Once in awhile it'll fire off almost instantaneously, sometimes it'll crank for a full 3 seconds. My buddies '98 12 valve fires so fast he barely touches the key. Does this have to do with electronics, crank position, rail pressure, all of the above?? Could someone please clarify this for me. Thanks

Bert

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