34 Engine Storage Starting Engine After an Extended Shutdown DANGER Before working on a vehicle, set the parking brakes, place the transmission in neutral and block the wheels. Failure to do so can result in unexpected vehicle movement and can cause serious personal injury or death. If an engine has been sitting unused for more than a week or if an oil change has been performed, it is recommended that the oil pressure is established before starting the engine. This can be done by cranking the engine without fuel delivered to the cylinders. Let an experienced technician carry out the following: W3002417 1 Separate the in-line fuse feeding the engine electronic control unit.
The fuse is located in the battery box. 2 Use the starter to turn the engine over for 15 seconds. CAUTION DO NOT crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time; wait two minutes after each try to allow the starter to cool. Failure to follow these instructions could cause starter damage. 3 Reconnect the fuse. 4 Start the engine. Note: This procedure will load a fault in the diagnostic message display but will not interfere with running the engine.