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Old 06-18-2019, 12:47 PM
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Hello ... I have a problem with my R53 .. when it is a few hours without turning it takes a long time to turn on. If I turn it off and then I turn it on very well. What could be causing this problem? Thanks in advance

 
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Old 06-18-2019, 02:19 PM
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Is it a manual transmission? You can try (I think) holding the key to start for a few seconds before depressing the clutch to turn it over. Idk about these cars but many will engage the fuel pump and basically prime the fuel lines when doing this. Maybe somebody with more knowledge can chime in and confirm or deny the fuel pump trick for these cars. I have an R53 as well and I do it probably just out of pure habit but have never had an issue.

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Old 06-18-2019, 05:02 PM
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When you turn on the key, you will hear the fuel pump pressuring the fuel system, when it stops, it is now ready to start.
 
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