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gomi

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problem starting in the morning
« on: August 22, 2006, 10:07:02 AM »
Hello guys. I was wondering if any of you can diagnose a problem for me. It seems that in the morning when I first start my jeep, it takes four or five seconds to start. This only occurs the first time I start it for the day. After that, for the rest of the day it starts almost instantly when I turn the key. Should I be concerned, and any ideas on how to fix it? All the maintenance was done within a year including a new battery, plugs, dist, all fluids,etc. Also the alternator was replaced two years ago. thanks guys.
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dunklervogel

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« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2006, 10:13:04 AM »
Happens to me as well.  Always has to turn over a few more times in the morning before it starts.  Whether its normal or not I don't know.
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Jesse-James

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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2006, 10:14:44 AM »
That happened with my toyota. It was letting the fuel line drain overnight. Took the line off the carb and had someone crank it over in the morning and got a ton of air. Broke the frame before I figured it out though. :nothing:
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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #3 on: August 22, 2006, 01:45:32 PM »
Can you hear the fuel pump self-prime when you turn the ignition to ON? I forget is that a TBI or MPFI Jeep?
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gomi

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« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2006, 02:07:38 PM »
Quote from: "Jeffy"
Can you hear the fuel pump self-prime when you turn the ignition to ON? I forget is that a TBI or MPFI Jeep?
umm...I don't know Jeffy. It's a 99tj auto, if that helps. What  should the fuel pump slef priming sound like?
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Offline Jeffy

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« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2006, 02:09:44 PM »
If it's a '99 then it's MPFI and should be priming.  You turn the ignition ON and you'll hear a electric motor sound as the gauges do their thing.
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gomi

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« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2006, 02:54:17 PM »
I can hear it now, but I'll have to listen for it in the morning.
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Crunch

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« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2006, 03:33:10 PM »
Sometimes I have to turn the key "On" twice to get the fuel pump to prime in my TJ.  Listen REAL closely.
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Liljeepz

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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2006, 04:00:45 PM »
Mine starts when the engine turns over, but...
Some mornings I turn the key and it will barely turn over... a very drawn out 2 times over Like the battery is dead... all my dummy lights go very dim. I think the battery is dead but then it starts right up with no issue.
This doesnt happen every day. seems to be moist or colder mornings.
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gomi

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« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2006, 06:50:45 PM »
all of this is very interesting. Seems like I'm not the only one.
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dunklervogel

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« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2006, 09:45:57 PM »
I know the fuel pump goes for a second or two when the ignition is turned to on position.. but I usually don't wait (cuz im always in a hurry in the morning :P )  and go from off to start right away.. no time to "prime" that might be why it takes a few more turns?  Because the fuel pump is still priming while I the starter is cranking.  idk just some ideas...
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gomi

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« Reply #11 on: August 25, 2006, 12:11:01 PM »
Quote from: "dunklervogel"
I know the fuel pump goes for a second or two when the ignition is turned to on position.. but I usually don't wait (cuz im always in a hurry in the morning :P )  and go from off to start right away.. no time to "prime" that might be why it takes a few more turns?  Because the fuel pump is still priming while I the starter is cranking.  idk just some ideas...
Ha, I think this is probably my problem. So the last few days I decided to wait a seond and hear it prome first. So now it starts normally. Thanks guys :D
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