2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
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2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
THIS CAR'S FUEL PRESSURE DROPS AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW MINUTES. IT WILL START AFTER CRANKING FOR A FEW SECONDS. HAS A NEW FUEL PUMP. NOT SURE IF WE NEED TO LOOK AT INJECTORS, PRESSURE REGULATOR, OR IF WE HAVE A DEFECTIVE PUMP.
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
Could be regulator or pump. Why was pump replaced?
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
REPLACED PUMP BECAUSE FUEL PRESSURE WAS DROPPING DIRECTLY AFTER SHUTTING THE ENGINE OFF.
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
So it still drops just not as fast? Was it a chrysler pump?
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
May have to put a tee in the line for your pressure tester so you can pinch off the line going back to the tank so you can tell if it's the fuel pump or injector.
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
should be 25 psi for at least 10+ minutes I think
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
WAS NOT A CHRYSLER PUMP, WAS AIRTEX.
FUEL LINE IS PLASTIC, NOT SURE WE COULD PUT IN A TEE.(??)
FUEL LINE IS PLASTIC, NOT SURE WE COULD PUT IN A TEE.(??)
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
PRESSURE DOES STAY AT 25PSI FOR AT LEAST 10 MINS. ONCE IT STARTS IT RUNS FINE UNTIL YOU CUT THE ENGINE OFF AND LEAVE IT AND THEN RESTART LATER.
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
where is the regulator................
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
REGULATOR IS ON TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP MODULE. BEEN OUR EXPERIENCE THAT A BAD REGULATOR WOULD CAUSE PRESSURE TO BE TOO HIGH.
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
I see thsi tsb also. 18-09-98B. Also I was mistaken its 25 psi for 25 minutes. Regulator is part of the pump. If you cant pinch of lines then I would be lead to believe it is the pump. I have no experience with airtex.
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
THANKS FOR THE HELP. WE ARE GOING TO TRY ANOTHER PUMP
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
I think that is a wise move. GL
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Re: 2000 Dodge Intrepid - 3.2L Hard Start
I would look at that pump. I have had problems with more than one different aftermarket fuel pump. Not going to single any out, yes have seen factory ones bad, but less common. I tell the customer I stand behind the factory pump, if you want a cheaper on, then you get what you pay for, and I will only back them up what the manufacturer does. Quality is an issue with many parts now days. Good luck!
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