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2014 4500 express hard to start

Old Sep 6, 2018 | 10:46 AM
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my 2014 chevy 4500 express is hard to start once running it does fine , starts right up . If I let it sit for a day or more it does not want to start , after several tries and 5 minutes it will start most of the time. Runs fine once started no problems. no check engine lights.
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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 11:54 AM
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We need to know what motor you have. Mileage would be helpful as well.
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Old Sep 6, 2018 | 1:02 PM
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Sounds like fuel pump is losing it's prime. Spray some fuel or starting fluid into throttle body and if it starts this is the problem.
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 7:49 AM
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I believe I found the problem the fuel pump relay was rusty I replaced it. I am going to let it sit for a few days then see if it starts , I hope this is the problem lot easier than fuel pump. Thanks
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Old Sep 13, 2018 | 9:29 AM
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Welcome to the Chevy Forums.

After 5 years or so, I begin to suspect balky primary cables. Start by replacing your negative battery cable, and your engine to firewall ground-strap. Corrosion and verdigris create a very hard start
condition. Especially in humid climates.
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 7:49 AM
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I found my problem it was a bad pump relay, changed with a new one starts fine every time thanks
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