2002 Caravan wont start without starter fluid

[cyclesounds]

I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan that will not start with spraying starter fluid in the intake. After you do that it runs fine all day until you turn off the engine and then you must start the process over again.

Any ideas?

[tempfixit]

Originally Posted by cyclesounds

I have a 2002 Dodge Caravan that will not start with spraying starter fluid in the intake. After you do that it runs fine all day until you turn off the engine and then you must start the process over again.

Any ideas?

Check your fuel preesure with a fuel pressure tester. Autozone or other parts stores may have a tester you can use. Sorry I do not know what the pressure should be. Check your local library they may have a chilton or Haynes manual you can checkout or buy one for about $20.00. Check it before you use starting fluid on it after setting for a period of time. Sounds like the check ball in the fuel pump is leaking causing the loss of fuel pressure while not running. Post your pressure results and we'll go from there.

[RIP]

49psi rings a bell.