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Mar 11, 2007 | 06:40 PM

jv42287

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Hard Starting???

I have a 1997 3.0 Ranger, 4x4, 120,000mi, 5spd. It has had a hard problem starting since I bought it when it is hot. I figured that it was the starter going bad and might be missing so i put a new one on. However, it has started again with the onset of warmer weather. It starts fine when its cold out but when it is warm, the problem starts. It starts up just fine when I first start it for the day. However, when I shut it off and leave it for a few minutes, like getting gas, it does not want to start again. It takes from 2 to 4 times to turn over when warm. Any ideas why??? Thanks John

Mar 11, 2007 | 07:05 PM

Benaghetto

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Sounds like vapor lock if it wont start after already being warm and not starting. I forget what to do to fix it but that's what it sounds like to what I've heard. Just something about the pressures building up to be so great and your computer senses it and wont allow you to start it.

Mar 11, 2007 | 10:46 PM

MazdaRangerGuy

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It's almost impossible to vapor lock this vehicle, as the pump is in the tank.

Exactly what do you mean by "not wanting to start"? Is it cranking slowly? Or is it cranking normally and just not "catching"?

Mar 12, 2007 | 07:02 AM

sfcwoodret

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Check the connections to the starter, and battery.

Mar 12, 2007 | 04:34 PM

jv42287

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It cranks normally, it just doesnt want to grab. And the connections to the starter and batter are good, they are all new. Nothing sounds bad either, it just doesnt want to start?!?!

Mar 12, 2007 | 09:00 PM

aquanaut20

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Check for a leaky injector flooding the engine, check the fuel pressure at the rail.

Mar 13, 2007 | 10:00 PM

jv42287

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I double checked the connections to the starter and battery today. Everything is good. I am going to try to check the fuel system but I am not to familiar with it. Ill do what I can. Thanks for the Help!!