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Q: What is the correct way to start the 240?

posted by  someone claiming to be Bruce on  Fri Jan 4 07:00 CST 2002 [RELATED]

90, 240 DL
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I noticed that in the morning when our 240 has sat overnight I cannot just get in and turn the key to start the engine. If I do, it will crank from four to ten times before it will start. Once the engine has been running for a while, and is then shut off, it will start right up immediately on the first crank.

BUT, I have found a way to eliminate the cranking after the engine was sitting still overnight. If I turn the key to the accessory position, wait a few seconds, and then turn the key the rest of the way on the start position, the engine will start immediately. Weather temps do not make a difference. Is this typical of the 240?

So, I was wondering if that waiting for a few seconds in the accessory position is the proper way to start the car? If not, then what is happening for those few seconds to make the difference? ... is the gas getting more combustible in those few seconds? And does that mean the cranking after sitting indicates a potential problem area?


Bruce






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