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Old 10-20-2019, 01:25 AM
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I'm having starting issues with my 03 2500 5.7L

When I try to start it in the morning, as soon as I turn the key it starts right up. Anytime after the initial start, it cranks for 6-7 long seconds before it starts. Park it for the night, next morning starts up as soon as I turn the key. Rest of the day, starts up after cranking for 6-7 seconds. Anyone have any ideas on what may be causing these staring issues?
 
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How many miles on it?
Is there a difference in the ambient temperature when its delayed vs when its not?
When is the last time you cleaned the throttle body and changed the plugs?
Have you put a code reader on it to see if its flagging anything?

Do a web search on 5.7 hemi warm hard start. You'll find people theorizing that its the injectors leaking, and that causes it to be too rich. Sitting for long time lets the fuel evap off I guess. Also they say a faulty coolant temperature sensor can cause that.
 

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Originally Posted by fj5gtx
You'll find people theorizing that its the injectors leaking, and that causes it to be too rich. Sitting for long time lets the fuel evap off I guess. Also they say a faulty coolant temperature sensor can cause that.
I can confirm this theory first hand. Lol
however it was a Dodge 3.5l v6.
 
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Originally Posted by Meezer
I'm having starting issues with my 03 2500 5.7L

When I try to start it in the morning, as soon as I turn the key it starts right up. Anytime after the initial start, it cranks for 6-7 long seconds before it starts. Park it for the night, next morning starts up as soon as I turn the key. Rest of the day, starts up after cranking for 6-7 seconds. Anyone have any ideas on what may be causing these staring issues?
Any chance bad gas could be a factor? As in does the truck run and drive fine after started? I'm assuming that it drives fine and all, but just struggles to start up?
 
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Old 10-20-2019, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by fj5gtx
How many miles on it?
Is there a difference in the ambient temperature when its delayed vs when its not?
When is the last time you cleaned the throttle body and changed the plugs?
Have you put a code reader on it to see if its flagging anything?

Do a web search on 5.7 hemi warm hard start. You'll find people theorizing that its the injectors leaking, and that causes it to be too rich. Sitting for long time lets the fuel evap off I guess. Also they say a faulty coolant temperature sensor can cause that.
The engine was rebuilt 3 years ago & now has approximately 65,000 miles on it. Temps in morning when I initially start it range from the upper 30's to 50's.

I have not put a code reader on it.
 
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Old 10-20-2019, 10:45 AM
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Any chance bad gas could be a factor? As in does the truck run and drive fine after started? I'm assuming that it drives fine and all, but just struggles to start up?

It is my work truck & I fill the tank at least twice a week from different gas stations. The truck runs & drives fine after it's started.
 
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The engine was rebuilt 3 years ago & now has approximately 65,000 miles on it. Temps in morning when I initially start it range from the upper 30's to 50's.

I have not put a code reader on it.
New temp sensor would be fast to swap... if not joy, then check the injectors.
 
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Update: I had it scanned & it was the Camshaft Sensor. Had it replaced & it's all good!
 
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Thanks for letting us all know. Good stuff
 



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