2002 200 efi hard to start

[sleeper bird]

iv got a 2002 200 hp efi ser number 0t467866 that i have to give a little gas to start and idle correctly,cold or warm.fuel filter has been changed as well as all hoses from the tank to the engine.Once you give it a little gas it cranks up and idles fine until you shut it down.Iv gotten used to it but i would like to know the cause

[leonreno]

Have you done anything yet to try and fix the problem like new spark plugs?

[sleeper bird]

new plugs,oem wires

[EuropeanAM]

Fuel pressure:

-At idle
-Under Acceleration
-15/30/60 seconds after engine shutdown?

Compression?

Reeds Inspected?

[sleeper bird]

i honestly dont have any of the above answers,guess ill need to send it in,but its sad to say the last time i sent it in was not fixed(an overheat problem)and the only way i was able to figure out the issue was on this board(leaking head gasket/seal)Does the fuel pressure need to be checked in the water or can it be on muffs.I will be addressing the issue in the near future.I see a factory manual in my future.

[leonreno]

I highly recommend the service manual, then you can perform most of the test fairly easy, though some may require moderately priced tools, though cheaper than paying for testing and maintenance.

[sleeper bird]

yes this has been on my list,i can see its needed

[SilverFox579]

I highly recommend the service manual, then you can perform most of the test fairly easy, though some may require moderately priced tools, though cheaper than paying for testing and maintenance.

+1 to that!

You'll be "empowered" with one those manuals sleeper bird, and in many cases, if you save one hour of shop labor doing something yourself you've paid for the manual.

[bpicinc]

Have you tried pumping up the primer bulb before trying to start it?

[sleeper bird]

Have you tried pumping up the primer bulb before trying to start it?

yea no change

[JOE54]

whats timmming set on when idling in N

[sleeper bird]

ill have to check that out,being its winter,and im building a house dont have a lot of time(read no life) to put into it,but once i get a manual i will dive in(joe id like to thank you again for helping me figure out the over heat problem a while back)

[JOE54]

anytime bird