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2001 Dodge Truck Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: 160,000 miles.

Asked on October 13, 2011

Starts hard

2001 dodge ram 1500 318 if truck sits for a day just turn the key and starts. if sets for less than a day truck will take 3 to 5 seconds to start.even after shutting truck off for 5 minutes it will do the same. real bad fuel smell after starting. new fuel pump plugs,wires.distubiter cap,coil,battery o2 sensors converter is good.
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Replied on October 13, 2011

Check to make sure the regulator isn't allowing too much pressure to the engine. Check plugs. Check temp sensor.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on October 16, 2011

temp sensor new,
regulator is good. plugs new. when starting truck have to hit gas pedal to get to start.

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