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Engine - Hard Start/No Start, Suspected Vapor Lock

Number 86-6 (Gasoline) - 54A Date 7/86
Subject: HARD START/NO START - SUSPECTED VAPOR LOCK


ALL FUEL INJECTED ENGINES


If a condition of hard/no start on any fuel injected engine is encountered and vapor lock is suspected, the fuel should be tested for excessive alcohol as outlined in Dealer Bulletin 85-6 (Gasoline) - 25. The fuel sample must be siphoned from the bottom of the fuel tank.