Charles LLeaf
Junior Member
Greetings, Dodge friends.
I own a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 (Hemi) 4x4 and, over the past number of months, I've been having a lot of trouble with the engine starting up.
In the morning, it starts just fine. However, if I hit the road and turn it off for a short time, it will not start again. I have changed the spark plugs, the oxygen sensor and the fuel pump. The only way I can get it to start (say, at the gas station after fueling up), is to spray some starter fluid into the air hose that sits above the motor. And, every once in a while, the starter fluid doesn't work - especially if I allow the truck to idle for a time, then shut it off. This is when it's at its worst.
Even though my truck is fuel injected, it seems to flood out and won't start. Is this even possible? It also seems to be running rich.
I am at a total loss here on what it could be and would greatly appreciate any ideas you might have on my hair pulling issue.
Much thanks,
Charles
I own a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 (Hemi) 4x4 and, over the past number of months, I've been having a lot of trouble with the engine starting up.
In the morning, it starts just fine. However, if I hit the road and turn it off for a short time, it will not start again. I have changed the spark plugs, the oxygen sensor and the fuel pump. The only way I can get it to start (say, at the gas station after fueling up), is to spray some starter fluid into the air hose that sits above the motor. And, every once in a while, the starter fluid doesn't work - especially if I allow the truck to idle for a time, then shut it off. This is when it's at its worst.
Even though my truck is fuel injected, it seems to flood out and won't start. Is this even possible? It also seems to be running rich.
I am at a total loss here on what it could be and would greatly appreciate any ideas you might have on my hair pulling issue.
Much thanks,
Charles