1998 K2500 7.4L Hard Start??
#1
1998 K2500 7.4L Hard Start??
Anybody have a clue what’s going on here? When the engine is cold or hot it gives me a hard time starting it. I tried priming the fuel rail by turning the ignition twice before starting and that does nothing. I have to give it a little gas before she will actually start up and run. When she’s running she’s running she doesn’t sputter at all. Any clue what I’m working with here?
#2
Is this something which suddenly started or has just gotten progressively worse over the years?
if no codes/ check engine light then generally first things to check are fuel pressure & timing, look for cracked/broken vacuum lines.
if no codes/ check engine light then generally first things to check are fuel pressure & timing, look for cracked/broken vacuum lines.
#3
I think it just started happening. I just bought the truck but when I went to look at it. It was stone cold and the truck started fine. It’s throwing code P1345.
#4
Google P1345 and it shows that’s a crankcase position sensor code. If that’s bad or intermittent it could mess up timing. I don’t have any experience on whether a bad one could cause your symptoms but regardless I’d sort that out first. I’d probably reset the code first and see if it’s returns immediately or not. Either way, if a code was set it was for a reason and I’d check wiring and consider replacing sensor. I also don’t have experience on that year/engine so don’t know how hard to replace. Maybe someone here can offer advice on that. Good luck!
#5
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also locate the sensor unplug it clean with some electrical contact cleaner, let dry for a few seconds then plug it back in. could just be a poor connection