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Old Dec 19, 2010 | 07:52 PM
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Question Having more trouble starting

So I know the Ralliart starting problem is common. I first experienced it when I first got my car a year ago....and happen several months apart. Now in the last 3 days it has done it 4 times. The first start the car wont turn over and the second attempt it turns on with a struggle. I know its common but 4 times in 3 days??? If it makes a difference its been raining all week.

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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:43 AM
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I usually have starting trouble when I have the FAST key and my I phone in the same pocket. It also never wants to open the door that way either. I learned I have to keep them separate. I don't know your in SoCAL so the cold start reflash probably isn't needed. You could try resetting the ecu via battery cable to see if it helps any.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:33 AM
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Then take it back to the dealer to be fixed. This is unacceptable.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Bom's Evo
I usually have starting trouble when I have the FAST key and my I phone in the same pocket. It also never wants to open the door that way either. I learned I have to keep them separate. I don't know your in SoCAL so the cold start reflash probably isn't needed. You could try resetting the ecu via battery cable to see if it helps any.
Yeah my iphone does interfere with the FAST key a little bit when in the same pocket. I keep them in separate ones now

as far as the OP problem, I'd just have the dealership check it. Warranties are there for a reason
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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its might be the rain... my RA doesnt like to start in the cold sometimes... like at 45 degree ish... and sometime in the morning when the air is cold and wet...

now i had a HKS filter... in it and i just went back to my k&n so far so good...
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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I guess i'll take it to the dealer...have to reflash now and swap the filter. BTW I have a Android Galaxy S so it might not be just an iPhone problem.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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i haven't had any problems starting my RA even though its raining all week, hey D do you think its something to do with the Cobb AP? haven't done any reflash or tune in my RA so its seems to be everything works fine with my car... anyways try turning your car on in a few seconds before starting it fully...
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 01:57 PM
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I don't think its the Cobb because IDK why all of a sudden it would mess up. I do turn on the key for a few seconds. I started the car this morning and it was fine. I am video recording every startup until it does it again.
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 02:28 PM
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Its weird but i have a pantech messaging phone. It seems to interfere if everyonce in a while, but as soon as i separate them the fast key works just fine. Not sure if it has any effect on starting. I just installed a K&N filter hopefully that doesnt cause any issues with the gst tune. I heard i should be fine.
Evil not to change the subject but do you like you KN filter compared to the HKS?
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 10:26 PM
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pop the hood remove the engine cover check everything is in place hose and pvc valve...
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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the other day it took me a good 10 minutes to get my RA running. i was getting pretty pissed. it was almost like it was out of fuel. i could hear the starter going but that was it.

the only thing i could think of was the night before i started it and moved it into my garage. it was only running for like 1 minute and it was about 20 degrees.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 10:57 AM
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Dom maybe you need to update your fuel pump relay...I'm no expert but just a thought here's the website in AMS
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/m...ump-relay.html
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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http://www.sr20deracing.com/looneytu...002_relays.pdf

Had to argue with the dealer 2 times in order to get them to replace the Relays.

Usually happened after a rain or when there could be condensation buildup.
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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ignore the first post this is what you need
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...-page-4-a.html
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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So the car won't start at all today...won't turn over. I had to reflash it to stock and change the air filter and it still is messing up. I called AAA to tow my car to the dealership...see my vids below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1wRauXwkas

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXmx7YBtUvM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVaxsWRLDSY
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