1992 Caravan -hard start -engine warm
FantzyPantzy
09-24-2008, 01:16 PM
1993 Dodge Caravan 3.3 Automatic
Engine starts great when cold. After reaching operating temperature and I turn it off, and let it sit for more than 5 minutes, I have a difficult time starting. It will eventually start after waiting for it to cool.
However, if I start it, warm it, turn it off and restart immediately, I have no problems. This occurs only after it has warmed and been sitting only a few minutes. Then I have a problem.
When it does run, there are no misses and does not stall.
Any idea what could be causing this problem or suggestions.
Thanx
Engine starts great when cold. After reaching operating temperature and I turn it off, and let it sit for more than 5 minutes, I have a difficult time starting. It will eventually start after waiting for it to cool.
However, if I start it, warm it, turn it off and restart immediately, I have no problems. This occurs only after it has warmed and been sitting only a few minutes. Then I have a problem.
When it does run, there are no misses and does not stall.
Any idea what could be causing this problem or suggestions.
Thanx
RIP
09-25-2008, 01:46 PM
Connect a fuel pressure gauge and see if the pressure bleeds off when you shut it down after it's warm. Should stay near 50 psi. If it decreases, you may have a leak or more likely a bad regulator or pump assembly.
FantzyPantzy
09-25-2008, 01:49 PM
Thanx for the info. I will try that and get back to you and let you know how I made out.
Thanx again
Thanx again
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