Jerry,
I'm not entirely sure. Wasn't something I really paused to listen for -
just panic setting in for the most part. From what the engine sounded like,
however, the problem was stemming from the engine not getting fuel at all,
or not getting enough to start. It was much different than the sound you
get from a dying battery... when it happened in the cold I thought it might
have stemmed from the bitter cold we were having, and the fact that since I
moved here, my truck is submitted to much stronger winds being on the side
of a hill - and the effect they were having whipping through my engine. The
second time killed that idea though. If it does it again, I will pause to
listen for the pump....
~ lora
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Lora J. Knepper
AIM: Rebel39SPT Email: lora@mydodgedakota.com
www.mydodgedakota.com
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'Rebel' - 1998 Dakota Sport, RC, Deep Amethyst, 2WD, 3.9L V6
Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, Mopar Bed Rails and Light Bar, KC
OffRoad Lights, Drop-In Liner, Custom Decals, Tinted Rear Window
Kenwood 10-CD Changer, CB Radio
""Jerry Lee"" <jerry.429@charter.net> wrote in message
news:001f01c1c577$0c5435b0$5499c518@c182912a...
> Lora:
> I am not sure if Dodge uses them, but it sounds like you have a fuel
> pressure regulator leaking down. Can you hear the fuel pump start when you
> turn on the ignition switch? Try leaving the switch on for a few seconds
> before you try to start the engine. This will give the fuel pump time to
get
> the fuel lines pressurized before you try to start the engine. On mine,
you
> can hear the fuel pump come on for a couple of seconds when the switch is
> turned on. Don't know if this will help, but...
> Jerry Lee
> 1998 Dakota Regular Cab Deep Amethyst
> 3.9L 5 spd. Tonneau Cover (soft)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jon" <jonsdak@midmaine.com>
> To: <dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET>
> Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 10:36 PM
> Subject: DML: Re: DML : Starting problem
>
>
>
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > > Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 15:26:54 -0500
> > > From: "Lora J. Knepper" <DakotaRebel98@yahoo.com>
> > > Subject: DML: Starting Problem?
> > >
> > > I have a rather new, and rather puzzling problem for y'all...
> > >
> > > It's been rather cold here in East Tenn for the past few days, and I
> > hadn't
> > > driven my truck anywhere all weekend. Yesterday, I had to go out and
> > tried
> > > to start her up like normal. My truck is notorious for not wanting to
> > start
> > > in cold weather, but this time it was more serious. It tried to turn
> > over,
> > > but from the sound of it, didn't seem like any gas was getting into
> where
> > it
> > > needed to be. I finally got it to turn over by pumping the gas pedal
a
> > few
> > > times, and then turning the key while lightly stepping on the gas.
This
> > > morning, she started fine on her own so I thought my problem was just
> the
> > > cold. Right. I was at the gas station filling up, and when I tried
to
> > > leave, the same problem all over again. It was about 50 outside, and
> the
> > > engine was still warm from the highway, so I know it wasn't the cold
> this
> > > time. She would only start up if I stepped on the gas at the same
time.
> > So
> > > far this has only happened this twice - but I'm concerned about it.
> (That
> > > and I most definately do not have money for any repairs). Any
thoughts
> on
> > > what's causing it, and maybe what I can do to stop it from happening
> > again?
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance guys :o)
> > >
> > > ~ lora
> > >
> > > - -------------------------------------------------
> > > Lora J. Knepper
> > > AIM: Rebel39SPT Email: lora@mydodgedakota.com
> > > www.mydodgedakota.com
> > > - -------------------------------------------------
> > > 'Rebel' - 1998 Dakota Sport, RC, Deep Amethyst, 2WD, 3.9L V6
> > > Flowmaster Dual Exhaust, Mopar Bed Rails and Light Bar, KC
> > > OffRoad Lights, Drop-In Liner, Custom Decals, Tinted Rear Window
> > > Kenwood 10-CD Changer, CB Radio
> > >
> >
>
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