Erratic starts, 5.9 2006

[B.G. Smith]

When i start the engine, usually after sitting for some time,( a day or two) it will start then immediately die. I have got into the habit of bumping the starter first the starting and that has worked well most of the time. This morning I did the bump started then start and it died after three starts before it came alive. Temperature here has been in sixties and seventies. I checked the lift pump pressure, bump starter and it holds 10#. After the lift pump shuts off the pressure stays at 10# for maybe 20 second the drops to zero. Also holds 10# while running. Any thoughts? Thanks. bg

 

[cerberusiam]

Knee jerk reaction, FCA is being buggy with fuel sitting in it.

 

[B.G. Smith]

Knee jerk reaction, FCA is being buggy with fuel sitting in it.

Any solutions for this? bg

 

[cerberusiam]

Sure, Genos Garage has them, they can easily be replaced.

 

[B.G. Smith]

Thanks, I just never heard that diagnosis before. bg

 

[sag2]

Before you spend the money on a new FCA, unplug it and try starting it tomorrow morning. Don't be alarmed at the knocking when it does start.