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Old 03-02-2008, 04:36 PM
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Re: 2001 hard starting after sitting

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Originally Posted by Karpman1000
I have an '01 ex police model with a 3.8 and 400 000 kms. It runs smooth, plenty of power, reasonable fuel economy but doesn't like to fire right up after it's been sitting. Starts every time when you shut it off and restart right away. I found that cycling the fuel pump by keying the ignition several times will help. Seems like the fuel pressure drops while sitting. Regulator seems ok. Cannot fill tank to the top or car will not run at all and has strong fuel smell. Fuel pump was replaced prior to these symptoms showing up. Could this perhaps be a fault in the pump?

perhaps you have a defective pump! who manufactured the fuel pump ?as many have had problems with non OEM fuel pumps.....
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