Try turning on the key, and WAIT a few seconds before cranking. This will
help to build up pressure in the fuel rail.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: Lora J. Knepper <DakotaRebel98@yahoo.com>
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
<dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 06, 2002 10:00 PM
Subject: DML: Re: Re: DML : Starting problem
>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
>
>-------------------------------------------------
>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
>
>
>""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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