As Ray said, it takes 3-4 cycles of the key to build enough pressure
that the engine starts right up like it should if it sat overnight.
If it just sat for 10 minutes, it starts with no delay.
I have been doing the cycle the key thing and it is getting annoying
so I am checking my options. Does anyone know where to get a check
valve that I can splice into the fuel line?
Thanks,
Ted
On Thu, Aug 27, 2009 at 9:10 PM, Brian<hskr@cox.net> wrote:
>
> And how do you know it's a slow start due to that?? When you turn the key
> on, you can hear the pump kick on. No need to cycle the key on and off. If
> the pump turns on it build pressure. Cycling the key won't make it build up
> any more pressure than the pump can make the first time. Just turn the key
> to on, wait for the pump to shut back off after it builds pressure and start
> the truck. Mine has done that since day one. How long of an "off" time are
> you talking about?? A few minutes, or overnight? You sure you battery
> isn't going bad, or maybe a ground problem?
>
> brian cropp
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Ted Wiegandt
> Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:08 PM
> To: dakota
> Subject: DML: Fuel Pump
>
>
> My 02 Quad cab has the wonderful slow start due to the fuel pump not
> holding pressure when shut off. Any opinions on the Carter or Airtex
> fuel pumps from Rockauto? Anyone have a rockauto discount code?
> Thanks,
> Ted
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