2001 Dodge Caravan Hard Start

2001 DODGE CARAVAN
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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POHLJJ
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Hi,
The problem popped up about a week ago. In time sequence, at Key ON I can hear the fuel pump run for approx 2 secs and then turn off. The engine turns just fine but often the engine will not fire even after 3-5 attempts. When it does start it runs rough for 5-10 seconds and then the idle evens out. I put dry-gas in the tank to remove any water since we had a cold spell when this problem showed up. I do not see a Check Engine Light which would suggest a fault somewhere.

Suggestions ??

Thanks,
Jim
Dec 17, 2009 at 6:48 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Have to check fuel pressure
and also check tune up as it maybe due for a tune up
Dec 19, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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