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I have noticed lately that if my 2000 sits a week or so it has to crank more than normal to start. After running it starts normal. Could this be a fuel pump losing prime! Any help would be appreciated.
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If its cranking slow that can be your problem also from sitting so make sure that battery is fullu charged 12.5 min.
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Only way to check is hook a fuel pressure gauge to the fuel rail and see if the pressure drops when you turn the key off…see what happens if you turn the key on and off a few times and see if the car starts immediately.
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To the OP, before turning the key to start the car, turn the key off and repeat the turn on sequence. This will help build up fuel pressure and the car will start quickly. You probably do have some fuel pressure loss after extended periods of not using the car.