Long start crank
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Long start crank
Hello Ram Van Fans,
I have a question. What would cause my 2000 Ram 3500 Van to have a long crank. Once it fires it starts right up. Crank is probably 3-4 seconds. Battery is new, but maybe it was a bad new battery? The only other thing I can think of is maybe a weak starter?
Thanks in advance,
I have a question. What would cause my 2000 Ram 3500 Van to have a long crank. Once it fires it starts right up. Crank is probably 3-4 seconds. Battery is new, but maybe it was a bad new battery? The only other thing I can think of is maybe a weak starter?
Thanks in advance,
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Sorry, I guess what I mean is that I turn the key and the engine is spinning but not starting (for 3-4 seconds). I thought the same thing about the fuel pressure so I tried turning it to on for a few seconds before turning it to start to build up fuel pressure. It didn't really help. It doesn't do this when it's been running for a while though.
I wonder if I have a weak starter?
I wonder if I have a weak starter?
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This issue comes up a lot in the colder weather. Often it is a result of the PCM not being able to work correctly in the cold. If you want to test the PCM, first thing in the morning, go out with a hairdryer and use it to warm up the PCM. Once it is sufficiently warm, try and start the engine; if it fires right up the PCM is the problem.
Last edited by alloro; 02-05-2024 at 11:32 AM.