Hard Starting

[OL Crony]

I recently had problems with hard starting in the mornings or after my truck had been sitting for a long while. My mechanic did a tune up and also found an issue with the fuel pump, which he replaced. Now things are going lotz better than before, but it still doesn't start just like i think that it should. I'd like to go back to my mechanic with at least a direction to point in. Any tips or suggestions would be very appreciated.

az

 

[Raceit]

If it's the battery or alternator causing the problem you can usually get those checked out free of charge. Most autoparts stores will do that. Only takes a few minutes and then you could either elminate that as a problem or investigate further.

 

[OL Crony]

thanx for your reply. i did just recently replace the battery. i did not have the alternator checked, but the gauge on the dash seems to be reading alright. is this not a good practice - relying on the dashboard gauges? at the same time i replaced the battery, while it was all unplugged, i changed the air filter. you know all that computer resetting, mumbo-jumbo. do you guys think that i'll have to do that again when replacing the fuel pump? i wouldn't think so, but what do i know.

az

 

[Robb]

From what I have read, a good resetting can never hurt. A thread the other day mentioned resetting because the computer sometimes won't set perfectly when there is a change in whether (I don't know about where you are, but it is getting hot and humid here). I look at the computer in my truck just like my laptop, sometimes it just needs a reboot.

Good Luck!

Robb

 

[Raceit]

Obviously it could be the starter. I had one go out in a late model Mustang. For 2 or 3 weeks prior to it quiting it just never started normaly.

Also you might try to run a bottle of fuel injector cleaner for a few tanks.

 

[Alec]

Since you mentioned problems with the fuel pump; it is possible it could be the fuel pump relay starting to go out.