Starting problems

180,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JBLYKINS
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When I try to start it acts like battery is drained. If I pump gas a couple of times will start and run fine. Tested battery and it is good.
Feb 9, 2018 at 3:06 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

Pumping the gas does nothing like it did with the old carburetors.

if you have to push on the accelerator, it may be the idle air control.

also, I would check the fuel pressure to be sure the pump is working and check for spark.

Roy
Feb 9, 2018 at 4:42 AM
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