I just bought a 98 cobra and I am having a problem with it not wanting to start. i have to crank it for a while to get it started. It does always eventually start though. I am thinking it is a fuel pressure problem. any help is greatly appreciated. It has 48k miles
1. Change fuel filter.
2. Check fuel pressure Key on Engine off about 35 lbs.
3. Engine run Idle Fuel pressur should be about same.
4. Since it is a 98. change the plugs and wires. Make sure you do it correctly. anti sieze on the threads and silicon dielectric in the wire boots.
5. Check for any pending codes. Fix if necessary.
6. Disconnect battery to reset ECM
7. Go for a drive so that ECM relearns the engine parameters.
8. If that don't fix it then start looking deeper.
Thanks for the info, i will start with the pressure check. I suspect that it is low because when it does start it stumbles and sounds weak for about 5 seconds.
If still original...change the spark plugs. They need to be done much sooner than the manual says. I've actually felt ass HP twice changing them at 20,000 miles on different 1998's, besides easier starting.
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