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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 05:09 AM
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Engine Catches Twice at Start-Up

Sometimes when I start my '05 PSD, the engine seems to 'catch' twice when it turns over. It sounds like it catches, then immediately does it again. Sorry if my explanation is lacking...it's difficult to explain, but if you've experienced it, I think you'll know what I'm talking about. Anyone else have this? Thanks.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 06:02 AM
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when you say catch, are you trying to say that is trying to start or trying to lock up?
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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What does the exhaust look like when this happens...excessive smoke? Have you inspected the starter, mine had a bolt missing when I purchased the truck.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by BowTieHatr
when you say catch, are you trying to say that is trying to start or trying to lock up?
It spins and starts with no problem, but it's almost like it starts in stages. Like I said, tough to describe.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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What does the exhaust look like when this happens...excessive smoke? Have you inspected the starter, mine had a bolt missing when I purchased the truck.
Nothing unusual about the exhaust. Since it doesn't do it every time, I don't think it's a missing starter bolt. I guess I should record it and post a .wav file.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 10:32 AM
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If it's like it catches for a sec, then goes silent for half a second and then returns to idle, mine does that as well and I have heard other ones do it at start up.
 
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