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.
Feb 4, 2023 at 2:55 PM
Needs to crank three or four times before it starts and runs?
MDANDY1234
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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.
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.
Images (Click to enlarge)
Feb 5, 2023 at 3:49 AM