'90 Dak Won't Start when Engine is Warm
paparush
08-23-2005, 01:34 PM
My '90 Dak (144k, 3.9L, 5sp) will not start once the engine is warm. Starts on first crank in the morning, or when the block has cooled. If I run it for 15-30 mins and shut it off, it will not start. The motor will crank but will not catch. If I let it sit for 20-30 mins, it will fire right up again.
Any thougts? This behavior just started and may be related to a bad tank of gas. I had a mech pull and dry the tank, blow out the fuel line and injectors and replaced the fuel filter. Still runs rough.
Truck had a new fuel pump installed in 03/2003.
Thanks!!
Any thougts? This behavior just started and may be related to a bad tank of gas. I had a mech pull and dry the tank, blow out the fuel line and injectors and replaced the fuel filter. Still runs rough.
Truck had a new fuel pump installed in 03/2003.
Thanks!!
paparush
08-25-2005, 01:17 PM
Here's some additional info - With the truck warmed up but not starting, I definitely have spark at the coil and I definitely have fuel coming into the throttle body. I do hear some clicking when I first turn the key and the gas pedal depresses slightly (by itself)
It's also give an code 13 - MAP sensor or vacuum line may not be working.
Truck definitely runs worse the longer it runs. First 4-5 minutes, it runs great. After 10 minutes its missing, chugging, backfiring and a real pain in the @ss to drive. After 15-20 mins, it will barely idle when still and will often croak if I touch the gas....then I have to pop the hood and let it cool for 20+ minutes, then it will start back up and run will till it heats up again.
Would a bad MAP sensor cause this behavior?
Thanks!
It's also give an code 13 - MAP sensor or vacuum line may not be working.
Truck definitely runs worse the longer it runs. First 4-5 minutes, it runs great. After 10 minutes its missing, chugging, backfiring and a real pain in the @ss to drive. After 15-20 mins, it will barely idle when still and will often croak if I touch the gas....then I have to pop the hood and let it cool for 20+ minutes, then it will start back up and run will till it heats up again.
Would a bad MAP sensor cause this behavior?
Thanks!
paparush
08-26-2005, 08:30 PM
I swapped out the MAP sensor and it made absolutely no difference whatsoever. Going to try to return the $60 piece of plastic tomorrow morning.
What else guys?
Severe timing issue?
Failed plug?
Again, it runs great for 5 minutes then quickly declines into sputtering, backfiring nightmare.
Overheating transmission?
I'm totally grasping at straws.
What else guys?
Severe timing issue?
Failed plug?
Again, it runs great for 5 minutes then quickly declines into sputtering, backfiring nightmare.
Overheating transmission?
I'm totally grasping at straws.
paparush
08-30-2005, 08:47 PM
PROBLEM RESOLVED
I changed the coil, distributor, rotor, plugs and wires and it runs like new. I think the coil was the culprit for as soon as I swapped it, the truck fired right up even though the block was still warm. Now runs smooth at any speed. No backfires, no misses, no hesitation.
I bet the EGR is original to the truck and the o2 sensor probably is too, but I don't want to go borrowing trouble by replacing them.
I changed the coil, distributor, rotor, plugs and wires and it runs like new. I think the coil was the culprit for as soon as I swapped it, the truck fired right up even though the block was still warm. Now runs smooth at any speed. No backfires, no misses, no hesitation.
I bet the EGR is original to the truck and the o2 sensor probably is too, but I don't want to go borrowing trouble by replacing them.
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