ASD relay clicks fast cooler weather no start
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Good day folks .. I have a 1992 Dodge 250 Pleasure way camper van. Its has the 318.
Ever since taking it out of storage in April , I am having an issues starting it. On cool/colder mornings, the key is turned to start, it will turn over but not start. Prior to storage, the van always started up like a champ. When i try a second time, I hear the ASD clicking fast for about 15 seconds then the fast clicking slows down then eventually stops after about 35 seconds. After the ASD stops clicking completely, I try starting it for a third time, and it starts up fine. On days that, that i dont start it until later in the day and the weather has warmed up, the van will start with no problems. I noticed as well the fuel gauge is no longer accurate, the needle fluctuates. Since the ASD was clicking i figured i would replace it. The ASD and Fuel Pump relay come together on the same mounting bracket, so both were replaced. however this did not fix the issue. Hopefully, someone has already had or know what the issue is.
Ever since taking it out of storage in April , I am having an issues starting it. On cool/colder mornings, the key is turned to start, it will turn over but not start. Prior to storage, the van always started up like a champ. When i try a second time, I hear the ASD clicking fast for about 15 seconds then the fast clicking slows down then eventually stops after about 35 seconds. After the ASD stops clicking completely, I try starting it for a third time, and it starts up fine. On days that, that i dont start it until later in the day and the weather has warmed up, the van will start with no problems. I noticed as well the fuel gauge is no longer accurate, the needle fluctuates. Since the ASD was clicking i figured i would replace it. The ASD and Fuel Pump relay come together on the same mounting bracket, so both were replaced. however this did not fix the issue. Hopefully, someone has already had or know what the issue is.
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Good morning. Thanks so much for your quick responses!!!
I checked the battery this morning, it was 12.4
It's 18 degrees (64 F) here this morning and a bit muggy (warm and humid). When I attempted to start the van it wouldn't start, I put a small hair dryer on the ECM for about 2mins. Tried again, the van started right up, not as smooth as it usually does but it did start and come to life.
Is this a component failure on its way, or is there something i can do myself to fix? Clean contacts or something? reseat the connections? When it comes to replacing the ECM, is that something I can find second hand, at an auto salvage, or buy new? I would assume, aside from the cost of buying it, it would also need to be programed, by a certified mechanic?
I checked the battery this morning, it was 12.4
It's 18 degrees (64 F) here this morning and a bit muggy (warm and humid). When I attempted to start the van it wouldn't start, I put a small hair dryer on the ECM for about 2mins. Tried again, the van started right up, not as smooth as it usually does but it did start and come to life.
Is this a component failure on its way, or is there something i can do myself to fix? Clean contacts or something? reseat the connections? When it comes to replacing the ECM, is that something I can find second hand, at an auto salvage, or buy new? I would assume, aside from the cost of buying it, it would also need to be programed, by a certified mechanic?
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Another option is to go hunting on eBay for small outfits that offer to test and/or repair the PCM. Be advised that, if you go this route, it's possible that you might send it off only to find that it's not able to be repaired.
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