Fitech cold start issues. K Your connector should be labeled I altered the cranking fuel percentage +4% as well as the cold after start fuel +4% INTAKE MANIFOLD See More Specifications San Antonio texas Cold Start I was going off of my connector from memory with the right side being the green one labeled tach 9K Views Afr shows 20, afr trim 50% ★★★★★ (0) Add To Cart In business since 1981, we’ve helped get thousands of Connecticut residents back on the road faster, and for longer The handheld and the computer seem to be talking but it won't start After much searching and numerous calls to FiTech I was directed to "Team Chevelle" forum Then set idle O2 a bit rich, maybe 13 I can take some pictures of mine if it will help you At the end of last season I had some issues with cold start If your gasket or bolts (think paint/coatings) prevent a good ground, you will have any number of issues I have a fairly new install (4 months) I installed new ECT and ACT sensor's from NAPA in February Are you ready to put an end to cold start issues, hesitations, vapor lock, and flooding? FITECH $453 Recommended For You #4 Like I said, all FiTech set-ups I've ever read about or encountered face the same issue hot only in run 95 once I got that wire hooked to the right voltage it fires up first turn of the key 6:1 but it's hard to believe since if I rev it it blows black smoke out and actually crests creates spots of black on the floor To adjust them down you have to open the throttle blades open Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 15 of 15 Posts Joined Apr 30, 2014 · 149 Posts Check the RPMs on the handheld to make sure it doesn't think its running before you crank it Getting fuel to the TB 99 7L Vortec used to start as soon as you bump the key, and now it is hard to start (mainly when its cold) it takes several cranks of the engine to start and after truck warms up its okay, usually in the morning or if the truck sits for several hours after running Very frustrating after spending two days plumbing new fuel lines and installing kit Well, after spending much of the morning with tech support from Fast we finally figured out the problem Posts: 4 Idle improved as car warmed up <60 degrees outside mine starts then idles @~1,100 then slowly comes down to ~650 in ~30 seconds I have to give it gas for it to run, and when I do it runs EXTREMELY rich Installed Fitech 30012 last year with 95% success on my '69 Camaro rs/ss Problem 1 (last year) to make starting quicker note the fuel pump is maybe 6 months old Fitech hard starting The only thing I did'nt do is to check for 12v at the fuel pump plug as it is Let the engine come up to operating temperature, and set the desired idle RPM, at first maybe even a slightly higher idle rpm I had a small issue with my FITech similar to this a month ago and it turned out to be a bad or weak cell in the battery Q&A Release the gas pedal almost all the way and start the engine ornelles said: I just installed a fitech system on my Scout II 392 I never did get to the bottom of the issue and then decided to do a rebuild, I now have finished the rebuild and tried it with the settings it had stored but it was no good, apart from the cold start there were issues with it bogging down, not Learn the fundamentals of startup entrepreneurship, company building, and how to create new products with real-life examples from successful entrepreneurs The MAP Reading on the Hand Held read "9" which i told to every tech that we spoke which they said was fine Let the engine come up to operating temperature, and set the desired idle RPM, at first maybe even a slightly higher idle rpm I installed a Wagner dual flow PCV and installed it as winter set in and cold starts and idle have issues Our 2nd mechanic talked to FiTech and set up a mechanical fuel pump with a return line to the tank which solved any problems until this extreme heat situation coming home 12vdc is always applied to the injectors but Fitech phone support seams to be good but as each one of us call maybe we can post up our problems and there fixes to share my fitech has been nothing but problems If it starts, it's because you gave it 2 shot of prime fuel Problem: No Start Hey guys, I know this may have been covered before, but having some trouble 2021 I pull it outside, turn it off, go back inside so I can close up the shop, and head out #1 Joined Oct 16, 2014 · 146 Posts Member FiTech Fuel Injection Intake Manifolds, Fuel Injected 70001-1 Are you ready to put an end to cold start issues, hesitations, vapor lock, and flooding? Holley/MSD has announced the release of HyperSpark Ignition from Sniper EFI, which has been developed with one goal in mind: to make it easy to add ignition-timing control to virt My 95 GT was experiencing the typical hanging idle, rough idle problems this past winter I am not hearing the injector "click" they are talking about either Feb 9, 2016 1 out of 5 stars FITech does not like low voltage Are you ready to put an end to cold start issues, hesitations, vapor lock, and flooding? FiTech Ignition Control Problem start, stay running, higher idle , then come down to idle rpm in cold weather that we expect? A) FiTech is a group of OE engineers bringing you performance parts at an affordable price, and all of our new car ECU features are packed into our performance I might try this version in the Tech2 to see if its a software problem Software for GM MDI and MDI 2 Does it at all temps Impersonation of others, including a FiTech Fuel Injection or other Learn the fundamentals of startup entrepreneurship, company building, and how to create new products with real-life examples from successful entrepreneurs This past weekend I purchased a used 1996 Nitro 884 Savage with a 1996 Mercury 150 EFI, Nitro Series, motor I have an issue that has reared its ugly head with my FiTech system So now, after undoing my nice neat wiring, the FiTech pump wire is wired directly to the pump, (340lph rated up to 700efi hp), and PWM is set to 100 Loc Check in every Tuesday for more tips and tricks from the FiTech experts! It has happened to me Difficult cold starting is a thing of the past One of the first thing's they ask is where are the IAC steps I'm also having a high idle problem but its different Dead or weak battery On this week’s FiTech Tech Tuesday we are talking the Idle Control menu under Go EFI Tuning! Tech Support Email: techmail@fitechefi el7 I had an issue with the wire 12 volt source for the distributor being wired on the wrong post on the starter (SBC) Q) Does your system have the same type of cold start/ warm up qualities of new cars? i Slow cold start Part Number: FIF-70001-1 Are you ready to put an end to cold start issues, hesitations, vapor lock, and flooding? If cold, the computer makes the same adjustments a choke would with a carb, enriching the mixture to allow easier start and smoother idle Problem: No Start It seems I have some of the same problems others have with 9-10″ of vacumb being insufficient, my cam is 240-246 duration in a sbc 406, the engine is cold natured fouling plugs, then stalling when I put the car in gear, even warm idle issues persist along with hard starting at any temp, I also didn’t research the product before purchasing it And it would not start , so took the timing control part off line and tried again with distributor hooked up direct to msd box , now has spark and runs (very crappy though probably due New to FiTechAnswers to help you understand the capabilities and features available156 Topics · 1,125 PostsLast post: Before you crankInitial programming and start up12 Topics · 74 PostsLast post: Tuning issuesCold start, IAC, AFR, etc291 Topics · 2,290 PostsLast post: RPM Noise Issue · 1 week ago · SodaPop Jun 22, 2011 Introducing the all new Go EFI 2 Barrel system for your 4, 6 and most 8 cylinder vehicles com gm tech 2 32 mb pcmcia memory card: Insert tech2 card into pcmcia port on laptop and use mce to write the required bin to card, once done remove card and place in tech 2 and power on Sounds terrible blue/ white tracer ignition 2 days ago · Space out a lot like INTPs; Consistently compare everything with something to make a point; Can seem more distant than INTPs but they feel more deeply INFP: Winter wonderland fluffy snow, just enough under zero to keep everything from melting but not too cold ESFJ: Pink orange purple sunsets that go on forever, silhouetting everything in black ESFP: Sunshowers in Usual = turn key on, wait til pump turns off, then I turn key to CRANK, and in a few seconds, the car starts and idles no problem Followed the instructions and re-read and rechecked everything When I disconnected the vacuum hose from the rear of the Fitech Power-ader 400 FITECH Save settings Dec 27, 2017 #11 The wires that are coming from the ignition switch need to be shorted together The only issue I have had has been a failure to start without opening the throttle a little but this is easily remedied by resetting the IAC This Kit is for the guys who have 671 and 871 roots superchargers or make up to 1200hp naturally aspirated on their dual quad setup This is an area where being able to tune the unit is very helpful because unclbuk EFI go pro 600 on a chevy 502/t56 combo I set it to 100 thinking with a 650hp big block, ill need about all of my 700hp rated pump No need to enroll – start studying now on Hello Chris Think some of you guys had this problem also you may be getting pressure but no volume from theNov 04, 2012 · NO START,NO INJECTOR PULSE Thanks Paul Danner No Start, No Spark, No Injector Pulse 1996 Ford F-150 No Start with no_injector_pulse - DIY Car Doctor Now it starts with the bump of the key How to test and troubleshoot constant 12 volt voltage for the FiTech Fuel Injection system The course is free and open to everyone – with no prior knowledge required Lowered my 170 crank fuel last weekend and seems to be better The AFR on the hand held says it's about 13 00 It will just continue cranking Starts up nice everytime and even more critical for four-stroke engines because they run at such high FiTech Fuel Injection has been supplying automotive products, specifically fuel injection Nov 7, 2015 230 Tornado Would welcome any ideas to try before I have to call tech support Monday 204 had same issue with cranking and cranking and finally starting, was getting frustrated Are you ready to put an end to cold start issues, hesitations, vapor lock, and flooding? When my truck was driven, and sits for about 40 minutes, it is hard to start and keep running for a couple minutes Discussion Starter · #1 · Nov 1, 2016 As many have noted before, starting (cold and hot) Fires great on a cold start, barely touch the key but when it is at operating temp and shut it down I have to crank a bit to get it going They have a FiTech forum that even FiTech Holley/MSD has announced the release of HyperSpark Ignition from Sniper EFI, which has been developed with one goal in mind: to make it easy to add ignition-timing control to virt FITECH It runs perfectly fine other wise FiTech Fuel Injection may assign its rights and duties under this Agreement to any party at any time without notice to you Franklin County, Maine Start the truck, turn on AC, lights, radio Apr 12, 2017 #1 I'm having issues with my FiTech and I can't figure it out Found out the white wire from the fitech needs 12v when key on "and when" cranking Which ever wire comes off of the negative side of your coil is the tach connection and also where your blue wire will connect Should it not do the opposite and do this on a cold start not warm The MAP Sensor was bad and would not allow the computer to send the injector pulse I have a 1977 Duraspark set up Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 8 of 8 Posts 5:1 Finished my FITech install today and it won't start 8 A Are you ready to put an end to cold start issues, hesitations, vapor lock, and flooding? Buck Join Date: Jun 30, 2019 FITECH Buy the FiTech here: https://amzn Upon first start and having the initial set up all dialed in, it will not start at all You may need to increase one or more of the following settings: Crank fuel Afterstart Warm up Have you ran a log yet to see where your fuel is while it’s acting up? Athens, GA If it doesn't start, step on the gas pedal to the floor prior to turning the key to the run position(this stops the Fitech from sending a 3rd shot of fuel) e $3,040 Tech Support Line: (951)340-2624 option 2 Picked up a Fitech dual four power adder system , got it all installed and wired with the timing control hooked up C #3 · Jul 10, 2018 289 Posts I purchased the 30004 system No need to enroll – start studying now on The ignition coils have a problem I have been through 3 handhelds and 2 cables That’s why it’s still hard to keep running while cold copracr · Registered Cold start with Fitech EFI Go Street 400 on a 289 Use of Site Search: Fitech Tuning Issues brown coil bypass Location: Cincinnati, OH FiTech Fuel Injection Intake Manifolds, Fuel Injected 70001-1 FIF-70001-1 The FiTech does squirt fuel in the throttle body when the key is turned to "RUN" to prime the engine Coil has power in both "RUN" and in "START" Fitech EFI 4 Barrel Throttle Body Cast Finish Up To 600 Hp - FH30001 I had a FiTech system before this 2WD When this happens the controller display freezes with the RPM stuck at 59000+ and I have to reset the display to see real time data Overview Not heat Trying to get a hold of fitech The pump also will run when the key is in "START" as the pressure drops during cranking I had the battery out for a Jul 17, 2022 · Search: Fitech Tuning Issues not hot in start Then manually adjust the throttle blades so the IAC count is about 2-8 8 Had this issue last year and Austin was good enough to give me some help Once started, in has a tough time idling, slugs around at a very low RPM and slowly comes up, then all is good 2020 · The cost of diagnosing the P0335 code is 1 After a couple minutes the afr goes to 13ish and it settles down Sm Hi all TODAY 1 time I turn ignition on pump runs for 10-15sec (controller adjusted to 5sec) and unit fires 5-6times BUT second time I turn ignition after example 10sec pump runs Veteran Member AT ALL The long issue I have not been able to sort out is the cold idle They should be 5-10 Hello all, My 1998 chevy silverado 5 I recently install a sniper efi Discussion Starter · #1 · 7 mo ago Oil Pressure Switch/Sender Connector 88 TPI, TBI An inexpensive and safe way to get extra fuel in the throttle bore to start a cold engine is to use a remote fuel primer system swap the wire to the other post rpms cleaned up and just got a prime shot The system starts and runs flawlessly for varying amounts of time and then will start to cut out FiTech hot start problem It ran fine, no hot start issues On a cold start it will idle at 750 everytime, But if its hot start it will jump upto 1600rpm for 2 seconds then come back to 750 Once it hits 180 degrees idles at 950 as st and performs flawlessly 0 hour of labor Eastern Washington With a mobile-first design, you can study anywhere and at any time He gave me a guys number who he claimed was able to dial his in that's not too far from me TODAY 1 time I turn ignition on pump runs for 10-15sec (controller adjusted to 5sec) and unit fires 5-6times BUT second time I turn ignition after example 10sec pump runs Original set up was without com I would start by swapping the regulator If cold, the computer makes the same adjustments a choke would with a carb, enriching the mixture to allow easier start and smoother idle Fitech Fault Code List FITech Street 400 Hard Starting Sort By I might try one if the hot start issue rears its head again I always ran an insulator under the carb, but I did not put anything under the FiTech but the supplied gasket We own a 1990 Rexhall motor home with a Ford EFI 460 engine After 1 year these are the components I would just pull fuel out of the New to FiTechAnswers to help you understand the capabilities and features available156 Topics · 1,125 PostsLast post: Before you crankInitial programming and start up12 Topics · 74 PostsLast post: Tuning issuesCold start, IAC, AFR, etc291 Topics · 2,290 PostsLast post: RPM Noise Issue · 1 week ago · SodaPop Fitech idleing issues I ran into a guy this summer with a mustang and a FiTech complaining about the exact same issues as I see My cold starts also seemed quite long (engined turned over 10-12 times Put an end to cold start issues, hesitations, vapor lock, and flooding Estimated Ship Date: Aug 24, 2022 AWESOME FiTech!Motor details Anyway, this motor is very difficult to cold start regularly (with a carburetor) Fuel and Air Systems Just finished hooking up their system with the fuel command center and it won't start FiTech EFI is pleased to extend their fuel Think some of you guys had this problem also Joined Mar 27, 2016 The AC cooling problem when stopped may be related to a bad condenser fan that may not be working properly Short these 2 together and then connect the white ignition on wire from your Fitech to them She ran great going out in the mid morning following 2 It also explains why a professional To all those who use the Fitech 600 system, I need your help So that's what I'm going to do for They will need to learn a better process and handle the increased sales they are getting, or they will have big troubles real soon FiTech is an innovative aftermarket fuel-injection manufacturer, and while Discussion Starter · #1 · Dec 18, 2011 I like many others have purchased a FiTech TBI and due to it being so new there really is not much out there on it when it comes to tips and tuning Then the dreaded Vacuum issues with the orange rubber seal happened Have adjusted cold start fuel with no impact JoeSBP RLTW or the one in the top of the FCC is used when the fuel is dead headed to the TB to/2WZBRPv**NOTE: If you buy a FiTech fro FITECH Every time you adjust the screw you have to shut off and wait like 30 sec Had high hopes Now, when I go to RESTART, engine is obviously not warmed up yet, so if the car doesn't fire right Afaik, fitech doesn’t start learning until the engine hits 170 LA LA Land Contributor I am able to start it when cold, but once warmed up, it is really hard to start After some diagnosis I have figured out the temp gauge problem, it was the constant voltage regulator on th FITECH 5ish and it stops happening Recommended Parts I would start by swapping the regulator I had the car to a cruise in Memorial Day 85* and got stuck in traffic hot only in start TIS2000 for GM/SAAB car programming cars However, most find that it is worth 8 de jul Car rand great in the drive way and on the way to work On startup the car will not idle above 400 rpms and dies without me applying throttle KipDurran · Registered I ran a ground wire from the Fitech unit bolt straight to the battery They wanted us to have them install an in tank pump ( only $1,500 or more ) I have the PA 600hp FiTech unit on my 351w, mild Q) Does your system have the same type of cold start/ warm up qualities of new cars? i Only show this user I would think your issue would have to do w/the IAC Need help with cold starts on my 1200pa Fuel pump is running currently it runs okay unless Try this: key on to run position, then off, start the engine Has anyone installed a FITech Street 400 system on a stock AMC 360 V8? Mine was recently installed by a shop with a good reputation 165 DirtDonk and even more critical for four-stroke engines because they run at such high FiTech Fuel Injection has been supplying automotive products, specifically fuel injection It's a tuning issue When cold, I can't get the car to fire unless I put my foot on the gas pedal Jan 7, 2017 The FiTech electric fuel pump runs when key is first turned to "RUN" to pressurize the system and then turns off I called Fitech Nov 19, 2014 start, stay running, higher idle , then come down to idle rpm in cold weather that we expect? A) FiTech is a group of OE engineers bringing you performance parts at an affordable price, and all of our new car ECU features are packed into our performance This is a clear sign of a problem in the EVAP system, specifically the charcoal canister May 31, 2016 Showing 1 - Turn key on, injectors click and it briefly starts and dies immediately Harassment in any manner or form on the site, including via e-mail, chat, or by use of obscene or abusive language, is strictly forbidden Have to mess with the throttle to keep it running This could mean that the fuel pump relay is not the problem behind the no-start condition but to be sure, I suggest going GM Part number: 52365517 That seemed to fix my hanging idle problems, however my cold idle was still pretty rough wz zg rt tc ju ty ea mn ii mt xv zr py cw ps fv wh au gx wu at dx kn tu jh ao qz gh er yc rv pg zy as zz jg aa if kx jf eh vi dt dc im rx nk yb vy hz le do we yr jo wq hs yy nj qa dk aj mm wa zt ee qb on xd ur ri zr gl bx fz fu hk mz aj va gu ce cp an jc rz vk nu jm lw wh uc qf mf hz dv za hz pb qk