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Gas primer button doesn't work

Started by _73LJWhiteSL_ , Aug 26 2008 08:18 PM

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#1 _73LJWhiteSL_

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Posted 26 August 2008 - 08:18 PM

Gday all,

was just wondering if anyone had any ideas? My gas primer button, that squirts gas into the carb when it is pressed has stopped working. So consqeuently i have to crank for 30 - 45 seconds before the car starts if the car has been sitting for more than 5 or 6 hours.

As best i can see the switch still works, the wires on the switch look ok, but i am not quite sure how the system works. All the wires around the converter appear to be connnected.

Anyone got any ideas?

thanks

Steve

Edited by 73LJWhiteSL, 26 August 2008 - 08:18 PM.

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#2 _[NORUST]_

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Posted 26 August 2008 - 10:10 PM

well i know it not gonna help with your problem but i heard that thses switches are illegal...... you should have an automatic primer swith set-up to your ignition.

allthough having said that i think i wanna get a prime button installed aswell as mine still takes a little too long to start.

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#3 _73LJWhiteSL_

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Posted 26 August 2008 - 10:27 PM

Are you sure these switches are illegal? The switch was installed by the reputable company who fitted the gas system. I would rather not have to take it back there just to fix a switch, but i am gonna have to do something soon.

Steve

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Posted 27 August 2008 - 12:50 AM

Do you use Shell gas?

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#5 _73LJWhiteSL_

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Posted 27 August 2008 - 07:45 AM

I do actually Rob, only cause i get the coles dockets off my parents since they hardly use them.

Whats wrong with Shell Gas?

Steve

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#6 _73LJWhiteSL_

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Posted 27 August 2008 - 10:20 AM

Thanks for the PM devilsadvocate it appears just unpluging and replugging the cables on the black solenoid have made it work again. Possibly a dirty lug.

Here are some pictures of my setup It looks like the blue one is the lockoff and the black one is the primer.

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Posted 27 August 2008 - 09:04 PM

Here are some pictures of my setup It looks like the blue one is the lockoff and the black one is the primer.

Steve

Correct!
There has been a problem with Shell, the solenoids stick due to residue on the seats.
Car won't start cold but O.K. for the rest of the day once warmed up. I maybe go to 2 or 3 a week in this weather.