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Old 23 Jan 2004, 06:37 pm
Brett B
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Default Re: S2000 Fuel Injector problems

Thanks for the info _ I live in Phoenix, AZ so the cold weather
probably isn't an issue. I park my car in my inside garage at my home.

I just keep thinking that the the fuel injectpr(s) going bad are
indicative of something else.

BRETT B

"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message news:<40115CA8.2040702@interbaun.com>...
> Brett B wrote:
> > About a week ago my 2003 S2000 was very rough when starting the
> > engine from a cold start. The check engine light came on and started
> > blinking.
> >
> > Once the car was warmed up, the check engine light just glowed
> > continiously.
> >
> > Went to the dealer and they said the 4 fuel injectors were bad, and
> > needed replacement.
> >
> > I got the car back yesterday (after spending 3 days at the dealer),
> > and today the check engine light went on again and stayed on.
> >
> > Took the car back to the dealer, and they claim one of the four "new"
> > injectors is bad.
> >
> > I have zero experience in car repairs (I'm a Realtor), but it seems
> > that something else must be causing the injectors to go bad. I use
> > Chevron Super gas always, and baby the S2000.
> >
> > Any ideas on the possible cause? I would appreciate any assistance.
> >
> > BRETT B

> ======================
>
> Brett,
> If you park in heated parkades you may be getting too much moisture thru
> your fuel system. Switch to an ethanol-enhanced gas for a few tanks and
> see if anything changes. You'll keep your injectors cleaner and prevent
> fouling.
>
> Read the part of your manual that describes 'starting in cold weather/
> high altitude'. Your engine sounds like it was flooded, which can happen
> when injectors 'leak down' the fuel pressure overnight.
>
> 'Curly'
>
> ====================

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