Will not start on first crank?

Tiny
DARTHPC36
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  • 2004 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 205,000 MILES
It sputters and won’t start on first crank, but it will turn over on second try after it sputters for a bit.
Monday, August 21st, 2023 AT 7:05 AM

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Tiny
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This sounds like a vacuum leak, or the throttle body needs to be serviced, please go over these guides to help fix:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Monday, August 21st, 2023 AT 1:48 PM

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