1700 Thunderbird Not Starting In Hot/ Sunny Conditions???

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by AppalachianCommander, Apr 6, 2023.

  1. AppalachianCommander

    Apr 6, 2023
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    Truly appreciate any help on this. 2015 1700 Commander will not start in hot weather. Happens only on bright sunny days after and has been sitting in direct sunlight for about 20 minutes or longer. Mechanic checked fuel system and gas cap. No expansion issues and no warning lights. Fuel pump checks out perfect as well as new plugs and constant engine service. Bought used at 13,000 miles and has been doing this every summer to date (20,000 miles).. Engine turns over but no fuel is being injected into engine until I turn throttle about 1/2". Slowly the fuel pressure builds up and runs fine after about 3 minutes of revving engine. Seems like the Electronic Module is not pushing fuel to engine under the 'hot' conditions.
     
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  2. AWB607

    AWB607 New Member

    Feb 10, 2025
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    Sorry to revive an old post that wasn’t replied to, but I’ve just began to experience this exact problem with my 2010 Thunderbird Storm 1700. If she’s cold in the garage, regardless of ambient temp, she starts normally. If I leave her in direct sunlight for at least 30 minutes, she won’t fire up unless opening the throttle. Had valves checked/adjusted, fuel filter replaced, plugs replaced, just about 2500 miles ago, bike has 30,000+ on the clock and hasn’t done anything like this in the 2 years & nearly 10,000 miles I’ve owned her.
    Did you ever get your Commander’s problem resolved, discover the culprit??

    Thanks for any insight you may have!
     
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