2001 Dodge Durango hard to start

2001 DODGE DURANGO
87,652 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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GREG69
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if my dodge sits for about 6-8 hours over nite it's hard to start. Battery is new, the fuel pump kicks on and it will try to catch but fails unless i play with the throttle, could it be the pump is starting to go bad. i have checked all other things such as the coil. once the truck is running there is no problems and if it sits for 3 hours i could go outside and starts with no problems. please let me know if there is a solution to this problem thanks greg
Dec 21, 2009 at 1:50 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Next time when it won't start don't wait for nothing to catch it-Do below

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Dec 21, 2009 at 1:53 AM