Long cranking time
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Long cranking time
I have a 2000 Ex with the V10, and as of late it seems it has to crank longer before it starts. Sometimes it will not start on the first attempt, but if I turn the key back to off and try again, it fires right up.
I had heard this might be the crankshaft position sensor. They said that it is bad if the tach doesn't move while cranking. Well, mine doesn't move while cranking, it springs to life right as the engine fires up.
Could someone let me know if their v-10 tach moves while cranking?
Thanks!
I had heard this might be the crankshaft position sensor. They said that it is bad if the tach doesn't move while cranking. Well, mine doesn't move while cranking, it springs to life right as the engine fires up.
Could someone let me know if their v-10 tach moves while cranking?
Thanks!
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My 2005 seems to take longer than it should to start. If I hit the key then let off quick it seems to start after you turn the key back. It'll whirl/crank but dosen't seem to catch till the starter disengages.
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Check for fuel pressure bleeding down key off.
The fact that it fires quickly after cycling the key points toward an extra cycle needed to prime the fuel system.
Test @ the valve on the fuel rail. It shouldn't drop more than 10 psi (in about 5 minutes) key off. If this reading is bad then it's fuel pump time.
The fact that it fires quickly after cycling the key points toward an extra cycle needed to prime the fuel system.
Test @ the valve on the fuel rail. It shouldn't drop more than 10 psi (in about 5 minutes) key off. If this reading is bad then it's fuel pump time.
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Thanks for the reply Navy, since yours seems to act like mine, I will not worry about it. Mine cranks for about 1-1/2 seconds as well. I have not ever had it not start, so guess I am getting worked up over nothing!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
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Mine seems about the same. Since its new to me it had me thinking. My 5.4 starts right up. I'll worry about it once it won't start. I'm spending way more than anticipated on it right now anyways. Wife not happy, six new tires four callipers four ball joints and two sets of pads. Hope I'm done for a bit.
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My 99 F250 starts immediately, I love it. I literally can't turn the starter and not start the engine.
My Camshaft position sensor was changed almost 8 months ago though so it could be that???
My Camshaft position sensor was changed almost 8 months ago though so it could be that???
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Like Varsity said, sounds like a fuel pump going bad.
Easy check is to turn the ignition on (not cranking) for 3-5 seconds then turn it off, then back on for another 3-5 seconds, then off, then start the engine. If it fires right up, time for a new fuel pump.
-Brandon
2001 E350 15-Passenger 20valve
Easy check is to turn the ignition on (not cranking) for 3-5 seconds then turn it off, then back on for another 3-5 seconds, then off, then start the engine. If it fires right up, time for a new fuel pump.
-Brandon
2001 E350 15-Passenger 20valve
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