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When cold starting my truck, the starter seems to engage ...

Sent to Car Experts October 01 12:03 PM

When cold starting my truck, the starter seems to engage for up to 3 or 4 seconds before the engine starts. However, once driven and then hot (or warm) started, it starts immediately. This problem seems to have been progressive, each time requiring more battery/starter time on cold starts. Any clue? Fuel pump?

 

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1998 Dodge RAM 5.9 liter

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New Battery

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Status:  Closed   Value: $9
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October 1 6:19 PM (6 hours and 16 minutes and 4 seconds later)
         
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You can test fuel pressure to verify fuel pump. another quick test is to cycle key on for a few seconds a couple of times before turning over. If it starts right up then suspect pump, but a pressure test and leakdown test should be done to verify. If this has been helpful an accept would be appreciated. Thank you Bill
Bill -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 98 Car Accepts
mechanic since 1976
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October 1 6:48 PM (28 minutes and 42 seconds later)
         
Reply to Bill's Post: Thank you for your suggestion, anything else you would suspect if not the fuel pump?
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October 1 6:56 PM (8 minutes and 25 seconds later)
         
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I would suspect that your on the right tract but asd relay could be checked if not pump.
Bill -- mechanic -- 100% Positive Feedback on 98 Car Accepts
mechanic since 1976
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