1999 Dodge Dakota Car Hard To Start

1999 DODGE DAKOTA
45,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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DREWBRESE
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My Dakota can take up to 3 attempts to start. Sometimes it will start up the first try. Also, when it takes multiple tries, it catches very weakly. What could be the problem?
Nov 5, 2008 at 3:55 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Have the fuel pump pressure tested. It may be loosing its prime. Also, has the check engine light ever come on?

Joe
Nov 7, 2008 at 12:57 PM
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DREWBRESE
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No check engine light recently. Check to see if there were any codes and there were none. It's probably something mechanical. The truck starts better when its stone cold/has been sitting overnight.

How or where can I get the fuel pump checked?
Nov 13, 2008 at 6:18 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You will need to use a pressure gauge made just for checking fuel pressure. Some of the larger parts stores will actually lend the tools out if you want to do it. Otherwise, you will need a mechanic. If you check it, make sure to do it when the vehicle is acting up for you.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Nov 13, 2008 at 1:14 PM
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