Super VXer
I wonder if the fuel pressure regulator might be becoming a problem for me too. I have noticed, recently, that the VX takes a few more cranks (at startup) to fire up. I used to get in it, turn the key and the engine would immediately catch. Now, I have to let it crank for a split second longer before it will catch. It's not a big deal now, but it's something I've noticed.
Where is the fuel pressure regulator, and is there a way to check it?
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Super VXer
etlsport,
Thanks for the possible culprit suggestion.
I wonder if that is connected to another minor problem that shows up about once a month. When I start the engine it idles so low that the engine will not keep running. A second start with more pressure on the gas pedal to keep the idle higher for a minute, then everything is OK. This seems to only happen when the engine is warm, not hot or cold. For example, the last time it occurred - after setting for an hour after a 30 minute drive from work to my daughter's softball game.
So where is the fuel pressure regulator?
BTW, I did a 500+ mile business trip today in the VX with no problems of any kind, except the amount of gas consumed
Henry
Super VXer
sounds exactly like my symptoms.. ive gotten in the habit of turning the key to acc mode, giving 1 pump of the gas then starting it up.. ive got an FPR sitting on my shelf in the workshop... but keep getting side tracked so havent done it.. its located towards the back of the engine bay along the firewall, the instructions i got to install it seemed very easy.. release fuel pressure.. remove old FPR (assembly around it has to be loosened first) install the new one and put everything back together in reverse order.. one of these days ill do it and be able to give a 1st hand account.. but until then heres the diagram from the vx cd manual... fuel pressure regulator is #9
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Super VXer
OK on the location of the FPR.
Last question - is your replacement an OEM unit or a generic replacement from a parts house?
Henry
Super VXer
the one i ordered is generic, someone recommended it to me, so i never even checked the price from merlin.. heres the link to where i ordered from
http://www.drivewerks.com/cgi-bin/pp...sure+Regulator
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