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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:01 PM
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My 2003 Dodge ram 2500 don't start when its cold. I have put in a new diesel feed pump and hose, but no luck so far... It starts if I warm the engine for a couple of hours with a heater, and run the starter for a long time (one minute or so). If it starts, it runs great... any suggestions?
 
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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sounds like the fuel is draining back to the tank, but not sure where to tell you to look for a leak, could also possibly be a failing pressure control valve on the cp3 pump, or a failed pressure relief valve on the fuel rail
 
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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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So far I havent located any leaks. At least not on any of the fuellines from the tank. Where are those valves located on the system? If there is a leakage on the commonrail system, will the car still run as normal?

As you can understand, I have much to learn about these cars and engines...
I am very thankful for all the help I can get.
 
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