Re: [St] Start problem ST 99

[Al Garvin <agarvin@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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.   
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