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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / General Car Topics / May 2004Villager Starting Problem
Lately, when starting my 1999 Villager minivan, it turns over but doesn't start until I lightly tap the gas pedal. Then it starts up just fine. I sometimes smell gas afterwards. The dealer says it could be the fuel pump, but they can't accurately diagnose it until the problem gets worse. Any ideas? Thanks! Scott >Lately, when starting my 1999 Villager minivan, it turns over >but doesn't start until I lightly tap the gas pedal. Then it starts [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >Thanks! >Scott I'm wondering why they say they cant dianoses it. First, it's a small problem, IMHO, but it could be a precursor to you being stuck on the side of the road. Does it always happen, even after the car has recently ran, or just a cold start. You whouldn't have anyproblems with them just checking the fuel pump pressure, but it might cost you a few bucks for peace of mind. later, tom ***************** Check Us Out ***************** http://www.CarFleaMarket.com We help you sell off-line as well as online. tom, It doesn't happen all the time...but most of the time. It's more likely to happen when the engine is cold, but not always. I think next time it's in the shop, I'll have them check the fuel pump pressure. Scott > >Lately, when starting my 1999 Villager minivan, it turns over > >but doesn't start until I lightly tap the gas pedal. Then it starts [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > We help you sell off-line as well as online. >tom, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Scott If engine temp is a factor in it's 'acting up', make sure you tell them that. I had a saturn that wouldn't start, stalled frequently, but mostly durning hot days. The temp sensor was 'out of range' and was messing up the throttle positions somehow. Good Luck with it. Wish I had a cut and dry anwers for you. later, tom >> >Lately, when starting my 1999 Villager minivan, it turns over >> >but doesn't start until I lightly tap the gas pedal. Then it starts [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >> >> We help you sell off-line as well as online. ***************** Check Us Out ***************** http://www.FindMeShelter.com Free Text Real Estate Ads! FSBO's and Agents Welcomed. If I let it crank for 10-sec or more, it always starts without tapping the gas pedal. Any idea what this indicatsd? I would guess low fuel pressure. Scott > Lately, when starting my 1999 Villager minivan, it turns over > but doesn't start until I lightly tap the gas pedal. Then it starts [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks! > Scott |
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