My 98 5.2L Dakota won't start on the first try. Can anyone help me?

 

But on the 2nd try it does start?

I will move this to the 2nd generation Dakota sub-forum.

 

Yes it does. I've looked in all of the obvious things. A mechanic was telling me its something in the distributor. Btw my truck has bags and I love it. Its s lot of fun. I like them both ways. And when you live in the south there's not many-no rocks to climb. I did live in Utah for awhile and did the 4 wheel thing. It was also a lot of fun.

 

My first guess if your loosing your fuel pressure while the engine is off. There is a check valve to hold pressure but that can fail. If so you can add in an universal check valve that is what I did no problems since. First check you fuel pressure with the motor running and with then engine off for a while and sitting over night.

Post up some pictures of your truck I'm sure others would love to see it.

 

Next time you go to start it try cycling the key to the on position 2 or 3 times then start it. Sounds like the fuel is leaking back into the tank

 

I have posted pics. Idk where they are though.

 

I've been dickin around with this **** for an hour now. Idk what I'm doing. Can you see any pics yet? If not, how do I do it? I know if you click on me you can see them but how do i make it to where u see my pic when I post?

 

You need to configure your signature pic. Make sure its inserted into your sig when you upload it.

 

Check your fuel pressure. Also after you check your fuel pressure leave gauge on and with motor off watch the gauge and see if it bleeds down to much. I think no more than 5 pounds. If it does you may have a bad regulator.

 

I've already done all thise things guys but thanks. It has to be the pick up plate or somethin in the distributor.