2013 2500 Trouble Starting

Karl · May 13, 2014

Hopefully this is the correct place to post this:

I have a 2013 Ram 2500 (Hemi 5.7) with 6800 miles. Over the last two or so weeks I have noticed that it is taking progressively longer to start. The starter seems to be operating normally but instead of the engine starting right up (1 second or less) it now takes about 4 seconds. Once it does, it goes to a high idle (about 1600 rpms) then slowly works down to under 1000. Additionally, this typically only occurs after the truck has been sitting for several hours or overnight.

Any ideas what's happening? Thanks

UneasyJmitchell · May 14, 2014

Pump the throttle once before starting? May help. My hemi fires right up, never a grind on the starter.

14hemiexpress · May 14, 2014

UneasyJmitchell said:
Pump the throttle once before starting? May help. My hemi fires right up, never a grind on the starter.

This probably won't do anything as the truck is fuel injected. What you might check is the battery. The hemi loves good voltage.

UneasyJmitchell · May 14, 2014

So fuel injected means the throttle wont give it fuel unless its running? What about turning the key to ACC then pump, then start? Dunno.

BlownGP · May 14, 2014

Pumping the gas won't do anything with drive by wire TB's

UneasyJmitchell · May 14, 2014

Weird. What ever happened to carbs, LOL.

preachp · May 14, 2014

Hi Karl,
1) Check air filter and inlet tube
2) If this started after you gassed up you may have some questionable gas in the truck try dry gas, fuel injector cleaner, or put more gas init if you are down to half tank or less, otherwise the new gas will probably not help if that is the problem.
If you not getting fault codes then it is most likely something external to the engine.
Battery is another good tip.

good luck hope you get it sorted,
preachp

apepe0738 · May 14, 2014

I have issues like this with my 2011 and 2013. Granted its not 4 seconds long, but pretty close. Only happens in the morning on the first start up, then every time after that it fires right up. The engine will idle high like you describe to warm up initially, all hemi's will do that. If you put it into gear while it is idling high, it will drop down to the appropriate RPM, but I would recommend to anyone that they let their truck warm up at least a little bit before taking off. Just my .02 cents...

Karl · May 15, 2014

Thanks fellas. With less than 7,000 miles I didn't think I'd need a fuel injector cleaner or that the battery would be weak. I ran it till my low fuel light came on and filled up to about 3/4. Guess I'll see what happens in the morning.

I have gotten several PO456 codes (Small evap leak) but was told that is completely unrelated and could not affect starting.

apepe0738 · May 15, 2014

Mine did this again this morning when I left. Happens every morning after sitting overnight, but starts fine during the day. I run fuel injector cleaner on every oil change...

BlackedoutRam · May 15, 2014

My 2014 Ram 1500 5.7 Express is doing the same thing. I've never filled it up with any other gas than 89. Truck only has 2,*** on it. Started doing it around 1,500 or so. I'd like to ask the service department when I take my truck in for the recall. But I don't want them charging me no $100+ to see what the problem is.

Jerseymike · May 17, 2014

I have noticed this too. Only on the first start up in the morning it turns over a little before starting. I have had the truck for almost a year and have 15000 miles. I dont want to take it to the dealer because I removed the cats and if I go back to a stock tune it will throw a cat CEL. On my jeep it would fire up quicker after a plug change but I think my truck plugs are rated for 100,000 miles.

Karl · May 19, 2014

I took the battery out and had it checked it AutoZone. They said everything looked good with it. This weekend I let the car sit from Friday evening until Sunday morning...it took almost twice as long to start, maybe 6 seconds. Other than a battery draining, what could possible get weaker/worse the longer it sits, but then will function normally after it is started? Fuel pressure maybe?

granite14 · May 21, 2014

Karl said:
Thanks fellas. With less than 7,000 miles I didn't think I'd need a fuel injector cleaner or that the battery would be weak. I ran it till my low fuel light came on and filled up to about 3/4. Guess I'll see what happens in the morning.

I have gotten several PO456 codes (Small evap leak) but was told that is completely unrelated and could not affect starting.

This sounds related to losing fuel pressure. (Evap leak might be vacuum loss)

I'm no truck mechanic, but I know on my Harley, there is a vacuum operated switch to get fuel and if it's not hooked up you dont get gas and it won't start.

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0456
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"The PCM monitors the EVAP system pressure by watching the fuel tank pressure (FTP) sensor. When the sensor indicates a small leak in the EVAP system, this code is set."

Read more at:*http://www.obd-codes.com/p0456
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Van7559 · Mar 4, 2018

My 14 250p is Doug the same damn thing any solutions

ronheater70 · Mar 4, 2018

4 to 5 year old trucks with 5-7K miles on them, seem to be spending a lot of time sitting..Which is not beneficial to fuel.

Van7559 · Mar 4, 2018

Mine is a 14 with 51k. Sits for the week but gets driven all weekend

MasonD21 · Mar 8, 2018

ronheater70 said:
4 to 5 year old trucks with 5-7K miles on them, seem to be spending a lot of time sitting..Which is not beneficial to fuel.

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