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Old 08-15-07, 09:57 AM
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4 cranks then starts?
my car used to crank only 2 times before starting up

now i t takes 4 cranks before starting up.

battery and alternator are good..

poor comprossion maybe??
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it could be the contact on the ignition, maybe . check out Dell Clarks site, I believe he has a good write up on how to fix that...maybe some here can link you to it or the other thread.
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how do i get to his site?
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u mean it takes 4 turns of the key to make the starter turn?
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Originally Posted by revhardallday
my car used to crank only 2 times before starting up

now i t takes 4 cranks before starting up.

battery and alternator are good..

poor comprossion maybe??
I noticed the same thing when I changed my fuel pump to the Walbro 255ltr.
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Originally Posted by Monsterbox
u mean it takes 4 turns of the key to make the starter turn?
nah i only turn the key once, and it takes 4 cranks while holding the key on before it starts.
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