Needs to crank three or four times before it starts and runs?

Tiny
MDANDY1234
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  • 2001 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Upon trying to start the van it takes three or four times to actually turn over and can slightly smell fuel when trying to turn over.
Saturday, February 4th, 2023 AT 10:55 PM

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Tiny
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This can be due to worn out spark plugs, a dirty throttle body or a vacuum leak. Here is a guide to help us fix it with instructions below to show you how to do the repairs on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

REMOVAL
Failure to route the cables properly could cause the radio to reproduce ignition noise, cross ignition of the spark plugs or short circuit the cables to ground.

Remove spark plug cable from coil first.

Always remove the spark plug cable by grasping the top of the spark plug insulator, turning the boot 1/2 turn and pulling straight up in a steady motion.

INSTALLATION
Failure to route the cables properly could cause the radio to reproduce ignition noise, cross ignition of the spark plugs or short circuit the cables to ground.

Install spark plug insulators over spark plugs. Ensure the top of the spark plug insulator covers the upper end of the spark plug tube. Then connect the other end to coil pack.

Use this guide when the engine is cold only.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Plug Type .................... RN14PMP5

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-change-spark-plugs

This video shows how to service the throttle body.

https://youtu.be/Ui8zhMLp5EM

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

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Sunday, February 5th, 2023 AT 11:49 AM

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