3-5 times when its cold out mid 30's and below the car just cranks over but nothing....if i floor it and it "catches i can usually pump the gas to nurse it up to start....
What can cause this?
What can cause this?
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any engine codes? maybe the fuel pump?
my first thought was battery but i wouldnt think modulating the pedal would help if u had a bad battery.
Nope no codes at all
hmm I hope if its the fuel pump thats under my warranty lol haha...but i seriously thought i was gunna need a tow cuz i was cranking on it on and off for like 2-3 min before it wanted to start.
i mean, thats what i think it is, im no expert tech by any means ( :lmao: ) but that what my csvt did when my fuel pump went...
thermostat housing
powersteering pump
clutch master cyl.
tensioner pulley
ideler pulley
All in all i cant complain this has been a fantastic car next to what my DSM put me through and all i have had to do is general maintenance on it
that sounds like a little more than general maintenance :laughing2
Run Motorcraft ones.
I have to change mine out and STILL have to get the car re-tuned (no free time). Mine's running like complete ass also, and it needs alignment and tires BAD.
yea ill prolly get those tomorrow then
mines not running like crap just that weird starting problem? otherwise it runs amazing!
my cars outa alignment again and i got it re aligned like 4 months ago, i think its the nature of the beast with our suspention...
I have tires for sale in the for sale section :biggthump
does the car start when you hold it all the way to the floor. i would say most ;likely your idle air control has gone south.when it does start do the rpms increase to about a grand or does it just idle normal in the 700 range.
here is another test for you
The engine is hard to start at times. The fuel pressure has been checked and is good as the problem occurs. There are no codes set in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). We have been unable to verify the complaint.
Tests/Procedures: 1. As the problem occurs, monitor the Check engine light to verify it goes off during cranking.
2. If the Check engine light stays on cranking, this is a sign that the PCM is not receiving a good signal form the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP).
3. If the light does go off cranking, have the customer depress the accelerator pedal just a tad bit. This will allow air to enter the engine and by-pass the Idle Air Control Valve (IAC).
4. If the engine starts with the accelerator depressed, suspect a sticking IAC valve