Re: [St] Start problem ST 99

["Mike Coleman" <mikegcoleman@xxxxxxxxx>]

Also, when this happened on my 04 after sitting for a week +/- the check
engine light came on. After three heat up / cool down cycles the light went
off.

I believe that I read on this list's archives that's normal behavior.

Mike - 04 ST
Portland, OR


On 8/6/07, Al Garvin <agarvin@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Open the fuel tank cap to be sure you are not pulling a vacuum.
> al
>
>
> BrettWilson21@xxxxxxx wrote:
> > I had this problem once on my 99 ST.
> >
> > The problem was lack of fuel somewhere in the system indicated by a very
> > different sound when the motor is turning over with your thumb on the
> starter.
> > Almost like a high pitch whine.
> >
> > To get the fuel to flow again I turned on the ignition and quickly
> turned the
> > throttle to fully open then let it close again. I hit the starter and
> the
> > sound changed momentarily, I'm guessing indicating that the fuel system
> was
> > "priming". A little more throttle while turning the motor over and she
> eventually
> > fired. It ran rough for a while but eventually came good and got better
> after a
> > couple of heat cycles.
> >
> > Hope this helps.
> > Brett.
> > _______________________________________________
> > Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
> > Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com
> >
> >
> _______________________________________________
> Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
> Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com
>
_______________________________________________
Triumph Sprint ST/RS mailing list
Send list posts to ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Change your list options at www.Triumphnet.com