Trouble turning over?
06-24-2012, 05:06 PM
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Trouble turning over?
I need to keep the key cranked for about 15 or 20 seconds until my jeep starts. is that my starter? fuel pump?
06-24-2012, 06:36 PM
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I would see if you can rent a fuel pressure tester. If your check valve is not working then you will be having a hard start problem like this.
06-24-2012, 06:47 PM
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You shouldn't turn the starter for more than about 5 sec. or you start to overheat it causing premature failure. If the check valve is bad you should try to cycle the key a few times before starting to prime the fuel system.
07-04-2012, 09:41 PM
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it seems that cranking the key two or three times before I try to turn it over it starts up better, after I get the fuel pump primed and ready to flow fuel. so the fact that I have to crank the key a few times to prime the pump does that mean it's time for a new one?
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