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1999 Chrysler Concorde Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pressure, Rim.
Mileage: 170,000 miles.

Asked on October 14, 2012

Engine is hard to start when cold. Will start then die. Will do this several (up to 10) times before it will stay running.

1999 Chrysler Concorde 3.2 LXi, 170,000mi
only when the engine is cold-starts then dies may run for a second or several seconds after several attempts it will run fine also after it's warm idles low in drive 500-600rpm
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Replied on October 14, 2012

check fuel pressure while this is happening

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 14, 2012

Pressure is good at ignition turn on and at all other times. What could be happening only at cold start up

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Replied on October 14, 2012

what is the actual pressure??

it may be loosing its prime, and taking time to pressure up the system.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on October 16, 2012

pressure is 50psi-comes right up when key turned to "on" and stays there even during a stalling event

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