06 - Average crank time to start

[Whiskey]

I always wait until the comuter is done(stops chiming) starts right up,Just to give all the bells & gizmos a chance to talk to each other... :-{}

Just my 2 cents

whiskey

 

[kenfish]

Whiskey I See That Use Own A 4speed Auto Which Isn't Having Crank Sensor

Issues. Thank For Reply Anyway Ken

 

[Whiskey]

Whiskey I See That Use Own A 4speed Auto Which Isn't Having Crank Sensor
Issues. Thank For Reply Anyway Ken

What was I thinkin

whiskey

 

[JGheen]

Tex,



My '06 will start immediately if it's done right. I've noticed that if I insert the key and crank right away it will take longer.



Try this: insert the key, turn it to "on", let the lift pump pressurize the lines, the key get recognized by the ECM, then crank. It'll start immediately (I promise).

I have been in the habit from day one of waiting to start until I see all the dash lights go out or do their thing and it still takes a good 3-6 seconds of cranking to start. I wait for the little red light to go out and even wait for the check engine light to go out but it never seems to go out until the engine fires up. Of course once the engine is warm and been cruising around it fires right up after a half to one second of cranking. When it sits over night or anything around 3-4 hours, it takes a good 3-6 seconds of cranking.

I hope DC figures something out on this cuz as Kenfish said, our starters are going to wear out before 20 or 30K at this rate.



Joe

 

[rattlbox]

if the starter wears out dodge better replace it . with them knowing about the longcrank issue

 

[JGheen]

Have had a bit of better luck last couple days. Been letting the dash lights do their thing and waiting till the starting "ding" stops and she fires right up in less that 2 seconds of cranking. Gonna keep trying that procedure and see how it holds up.

Saw my "Wait to Start" yellow coil indicator light come on this morning for only the second time since I bought it. Temp was around 50*~.



Joe

 

[BHartman]

Tex,



My '06 will start immediately if it's done right. I've noticed that if I insert the key and crank right away it will take longer.



Try this: insert the key, turn it to "on", let the lift pump pressurize the lines, the key get recognized by the ECM, then crank. It'll start immediately (I promise).

I agree I use this method to start mine and 97% of the time this method works. I was in a Dodge dealer this week and they came out with a flash for the automatics but are working on one for the Manuals and ETA is possibly December. This should not only help with the starting but should increase mileage some what. This according to this dealer.

 

[JGheen]

I was in a Dodge dealer this week and they came out with a flash for the automatics but are working on one for the Manuals and ETA is possibly December. This should not only help with the starting but should increase mileage some what. This according to this dealer.

I'll have to keep an eye out for that one, thanks.



Joe

 

[DGamelin]

But don't the fuel lift pump wait until you turn the key to "crank" before it starts pumping? just like it did on the 2gen?

You are right TowPro. The pump wont start pumping until the motor has begone to turn over. This can be check out by looking at the fuel filter replacement procedure, bleeding the air out.



04. 5 3500 6x6 quad cab 6 speed 373 25k

93 250 2wd xcab auto 355 240k

 

[TAbbott]

I am curious to know if what I am experencing to normal for my 2006. After a rest period 1-3 hours, till overnight, it is a 50-50 chance that it will take over 3 seconds of cranking the starter to get the beast running.



Temperature do not seem to be a factor, though I have only had the truck 2 months. It has not been in temperatures below 55 deg's.



I know my 03 took longer than my 2000, but this seems just way to long. And I do not want to be that person in the parking lot with people saying "shouldn't have bought the Dodge".



Thanks for the input,



Tex

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2006 Quad Cab 3500 Laramie, 4x4, 6-speed, white, chrome step bars, chrome bed rails

Well, the electronic engines of every make take a bit longer to start than did the old mechanical diesels, which often would fire instantly, before even one full turn. In a way though, its a good thing because it lets the oil pump build up a little pressure before the first cylinder to fire does so on a dry rod bearing. In part, I attribute that "feature" to the generally longer lifespans of the newer engines when compared to the older ones ... no really dry starts. So, if it takes a little longer to fire at times just figure the bearings are really getting oiled and be happy!