Starter cranking

SonicVQ · 03-23-2021, 07:40 AM

If you want to crank the engine for about 10 seconds without starting, you don't need any tools or have to remove any fuses. Our cars have a "clear flood" mode.

With one foot pressing on the brake (or clutch to the floor) use the other foot to hold the accelerator pedal to the floor, then push start.

The engine will crank for about 10 seconds, and will not start as the fuel injectors are turned off.
Also no codes will be set. I have done this many, many times on my G37 while researching how quick oil pressure builds.

If you want to have fun with your buddies car or on a test drive, use this method the next time you start it. I did this when I drove my friends brand new Maxima. I thought it was funny, and he thought his car was broken!

Note:
Based on some testing, this doesn't work on all cars. When I tried it on my old 2001 BMW 530, the engine raced towards redline for a moment.

03-23-2021, 07:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
SonicVQ Base Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 232 Drives: G37 Sport Rep Power: 6721	If you want to crank the engine for about 10 seconds without starting, you don't need any tools or have to remove any fuses. Our cars have a "clear flood" mode. With one foot pressing on the brake (or clutch to the floor) use the other foot to hold the accelerator pedal to the floor, then push start. The engine will crank for about 10 seconds, and will not start as the fuel injectors are turned off. Also no codes will be set. I have done this many, many times on my G37 while researching how quick oil pressure builds. If you want to have fun with your buddies car or on a test drive, use this method the next time you start it. I did this when I drove my friends brand new Maxima. I thought it was funny, and he thought his car was broken! Note: Based on some testing, this doesn't work on all cars. When I tried it on my old 2001 BMW 530, the engine raced towards redline for a moment. ZoomZ likes this.

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