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Old 03-10-2015, 11:09 AM
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I’m experiencing hesitation when starting my Dakota, if I turnthe ignition to the on position but don’t crank for a minutes it cranks rightup. First thoughts are fuel delivery,fuel pump pressure, injectors, evap leak? Pretty sure this is a somewhat common issue, just looking for ideas onwhere to start looking first. Truck runs great afterit starts and starts great if I turnignition to on position for a minute before cranking. No codes being thrown, sparks plugs haveabout 30,000 miles on them and brand new battery 70K miles
 

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Check your fuel pressure. It should be about 49psi.

Your plugs are due for a change if you're running stock, 30k.
 



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