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Re: fuel system, delayed starting Posted by Ari [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: fuel system, delayed starting, Ron, Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:36:58 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
The fuel system doesn't keep the pressure up forever, or even overnight.
Try this - when you go to start the car, turn the car to ON but don't turn the key to Start right away - give it 3 or 4 seconds, and note that all the warning lights come on. A nice time to make sure they all work. The fuel pump also runs for a few seconds, pressurizing the system.
Also - is the engine cranking a little slower? If the battery is getting tired or the contacts are poor, slower cranking can result in longer start times.
If the car is slow to start, it can also be old plugs, low compression, a few other things. You don't mention if the problem is on cold starts only, or on hot or cold starts. Also, how much longer is longer? If it doesn't catch immediately, that just might be normal - a change, but normal.
But give it a few seconds in ON before starting. And if you don't see warning lights, it can be a sign of a bad ignition switch.
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