Car never starts first go
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Car never starts first go
This only happens in the morning. I can crank the engine till the battery goes flat and it won't start but if I release the key and crank it again it starts straight up. It doesn't matter how long I crank it the first go, it never starts till the second. I'm guessing the computer is stopping it for some reason but why?
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Could be a lot of reasons. The same thing happened in my dad's escort and it turned out to be the fuel pump (eventually it stopped starting all together). If you haven't downloaded the factory service manual already - I suggest doing that. The fuel and emissions control section will walk you through the steps to check the pump and fuel systems. Are you getting any trouble codes?
btw - do you hear the pump prime for two seconds when you switch the ignition to 'on'?
-Charlie
btw - do you hear the pump prime for two seconds when you switch the ignition to 'on'?
-Charlie
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I'm having the a similar problem. My car has trouble starting on the first try. I have to pump the gas a couple times to get it started. I would also apppreciate some suggestions.
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I had this problem. Turned out it was the fuel pump priming. If I turn the key, wait 2 seconds, it catches straight away. If I jump in an turn it it can take a looooong time to catch.
I also had a problem with the pump priming for a good 30 seconds every time, although it doesn't do that anymore ?!
Alex.
I also had a problem with the pump priming for a good 30 seconds every time, although it doesn't do that anymore ?!
Alex.
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Thanks for the tip!
What could suddenly cause my fuel pump to delay in priming? Could an old fuel filter cause this?
John
What could suddenly cause my fuel pump to delay in priming? Could an old fuel filter cause this?
John
Originally Posted by Smifta
I had this problem. Turned out it was the fuel pump priming. If I turn the key, wait 2 seconds, it catches straight away. If I jump in an turn it it can take a looooong time to catch.
I also had a problem with the pump priming for a good 30 seconds every time, although it doesn't do that anymore ?!
Alex.
I also had a problem with the pump priming for a good 30 seconds every time, although it doesn't do that anymore ?!
Alex.
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Originally Posted by jpandes
Thanks for the tip!
What could suddenly cause my fuel pump to delay in priming? Could an old fuel filter cause this?
John
What could suddenly cause my fuel pump to delay in priming? Could an old fuel filter cause this?
John
If your problem is fuel related, it could be a lot of things - the first thing I would do is verify that the pump primes and go from there.
-Charlie
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