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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 02:24 AM
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Hi...Just want ask if anybody had a idea for this...

Car wont start right away...It needs two "long" atempts before it starts...Also..I cant hear the pump prime when ign is turned on at first ..??

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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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Does it run over FAST enough on the starter, when you first try or is it sluggish ?
To see if it is the lack of prime causing it you could temporarily just hook the pump up with direct supply and then see if it starts better.
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tabetha
Does it run over FAST enough on the starter, when you first try or is it sluggish ?
To see if it is the lack of prime causing it you could temporarily just hook the pump up with direct supply and then see if it starts better.
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Hi ...it sounds like it turn ok...so I will try to hook it up to the batt. direct and see if it starts ok after the pump has run.

So if that helps...any idea what to look for ??
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