Is this Normal?
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Is this Normal?
When I go to start my 04 CE Coupe it will crank for a few seconds before starting. My 96 would start as soon as I touched the key. Is it normal for the C5 to crank for awhile. I will say that it takes the longest after sitting overnight. Car is dead stock and low milage. ???
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Do you let the fuel pump cycle before turning the key.
Sometimes when I get in a hurry, after the car has set a couple of days, and just crank it, it turns for a second or two.
It never ever does it if I let the fuel pump cycle first...
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Sometimes when I get in a hurry, after the car has set a couple of days, and just crank it, it turns for a second or two.
It never ever does it if I let the fuel pump cycle first...
Peace
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I would have the dealer do a pressure test on the fuel rails. I had a similar problem, took a few seconds after leaving it overnight and would start right away when warm. Check it before closing, and then the next day. You will most likely find a drop in pressure.
Turned out there was a leak somewhere in the fuel tank area which caused the system to lose pressure.
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Turned out there was a leak somewhere in the fuel tank area which caused the system to lose pressure.
Good luck
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This morning I let the fuel pump cycle first and it did start quicker. I'll try this for awhile and see how it goes. In the long run I'll have the pressure checked next time at the Dealer. Thanks for the help!!!
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My '04 starts with a resounding rock of the chassis when you hit the key. But, I do turn the key on, let my memory seat position, my gages cycle, and put my belt on before I hit the key. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't '04's have a returnless, non regulated fuel system? Fuel pressure is regulated by the PCM, by pulsing the fuel pump as needed.
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My '04 starts with a resounding rock of the chassis when you hit the key. But, I do turn the key on, let my memory seat position, my gages cycle, and put my belt on before I hit the key. Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't '04's have a returnless, non regulated fuel system? Fuel pressure is regulated by the PCM, by pulsing the fuel pump as needed.
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