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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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HARD START ONCE A MONTH

I had a question, occasionally .. once a month if even my truck has a hard start. It hesitates for just a half of minute. The truck is in perfect condition. Nothing else is wrong with it, besides that. It doesn't depend on weather. Just here and there. I was wondering what the cause of that may be that way I can fix it. Any ideas?
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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Is your truck female?

What do you mean by hesitates? Runs poorly or won't start at all and just cranks?
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Hah yes it just cranks is what I meant
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 07:44 PM
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The only thing I can think of is IPR tin nut..

Under your fuel bowl is a sensor called the IPR that senses your oil pressure. There's a tin nut on the back that could be loosening and tightening somehow that could cause your issues. Just make sure it's on there ok past that I'm really not sure.
 
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 07:57 PM
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The fix is simple...just skip using the truck on that day that it's going to give you a hard start.

In all seriousness, I wouldn't worry too much about it if it is that infrequent. I've found that if I try to turn something into a problem...it actually becomes one!!!
 
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