I've got a 97 ram with the 5.2 engine, and it takes about 4 or 5 seconds to get it started. I replaced the fuel pump about 6 months ago, so I'm sure it gets plenty of fuel pressure. Where do I need to start looking to figure out what is keeping it from starting quickly? When I first got the truck, it would take just a quick turn of the key to get going. Thanks.
When was the last time it had a tune-up and have you run any injection cleaner through it? How many miles are on it?
Try this: Turn the key on, was about three seconds. Turn it off, then back on and see if it will start quickly.
Al
Had the tune-up about a year ago, and it has about 110k on it. I hadn't run any cleaners through it because I was under the impression that 99% of the stuff sold was not any good. Or am I thinking of the wrong stuff at the parts store?
TB> When was the last time it had a tune-up and have you run any
injection
There are both good and bad ones out there and the best way to think of it is that you get what you pay for. You don't have to look for the most expensive one, just a name brand in the mid to upper price range. The injectors may also be wearing out after 110k miles and not giving an optimum spray pattern. I would try to clean them first and see if your starting situation improves.
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