When I start it I step on the gas pedal a little. When
I first bought the van I did the same thing and I always had problems
starting it. My wife, who does not have this bad habit, had no problems
starting it (unless it is hot and humid and the engine is warm). Make
sure
you don't touch the accelerator pedal when you start the van.
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in responce to the above comments
When you step on the gas pedal you are increasing the air flow and not
the gas flow. Look where the cable goes and what moves when you have
someone step on the pedal. The fuel is delivered at a steady rate
through the injectors. Hence the fire problems are worse because the
fuel keeps spraying even after shutting the key off, do to the
accumulater.
Do not think you are hurting much but you can break your habit anyway.
The problem is probably a dripping injector which can be tested
separatly or your cold start valve. You should also make sure you have
the correct plugs EVs seem to only like certain types. I had some
Delco plat's that mine did not run right with and the dealer changed
them out. They were made and spec for the EV.
