hard start sometimes

[sho'd]

sometimes my sho takes like 5-8 seconds of cranking to start, other times it just starts right up, so far i have done plugs, plug wires, cam pos sensor, valve cover and plug well seals, any suggestions, i am not getting any codes. any suggestions would be great. thanks.

 

[AREA 91]

Fuel filter
fuel pressure
bad check valve in fuel pump

Try priming the fuel pump a few times before you start it next time. It might help.

 

[sho'd]

that is something i never thought of, i should change fuel filter, i'l start there i guess.

 

[SolidState]

likely your fuel pump....I just ordered mine last thursday from ape; expecting it in the next couple of days...

EDIT: Just checked; just left Mississauga sorting plant, on its way here. Should be in Aurora by tomorrow or thursday...

 

[sho'd]

wonderful. hope it dosn't leave me on the side of the road anytime soon

 

[etc1006]

Mine does it too. I DO need to do a fuel filter now. Hopefuly that'll take care of it for now... Gradually getting things done on 'er....

 

[SolidState]

it likely won't leave you stranded...yet...

mine has been 'dying' for a couple of years now....only the other day it died and failed to restart for the first time.

Try and keep the tank full, park the car in the shade, and cycle the key a couple times to build pressure in the fuel lines, and you'll be alright.

 

[naval-avi8or]

it likely won't leave you stranded...yet...

mine has been 'dying' for a couple of years now....only the other day it died and failed to restart for the first time.

Try and keep the tank full, park the car in the shade, and cycle the key a couple times to build pressure in the fuel lines, and you'll be alright.

If it is the fuel pump, and it doesn't want to restart just let it cool down for approx 30 min and it will fire back and operate just fine. Also avoid driving in the heat of the day and heavy/stop and go traffic.