dodge ram 1500

170,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WALTERINO
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truck only starts if i put a little gas in the carb. is there a sensor that can cause this or is the fuel pump bad?
Feb 21, 2011 at 10:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are the fuel pump isn't building enough pressure or the regulator is bad. I would start by checking pressure. If you need directions, go to our homepage under the DIY section. There are directions and a video to view.
Apr 2, 2011 at 1:50 PM
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