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Sep 28, 2003 | 09:24 AM

Kuth678

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Stalling

I noticed that if I leave my car sit for a day or more, it tends to stall when I start it. I turn it to the off position and try again and its fine.

Any ideas.

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Sep 29, 2003 | 03:29 PM

McDade

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it could be a fuel pump leaking down. Have you mentioned it to the dealer?

Sep 29, 2003 | 04:44 PM

Kuth678

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Not yet. I plan to in the next week.

Sep 29, 2003 | 07:46 PM

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hmm automatic or manual? ive noticed that i have an erratic idle (800-1.5k and back down) when i start up after leaving my car sitting for a while...especially in the cold

Sep 29, 2003 | 08:11 PM

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Try turning the key to "on" for about 4-5 seconds before you actually crank the engine. If your pump is leaking down, you'll get the pressure back and start easier.

Sep 29, 2003 | 08:20 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by BAN SUVS
Try turning the key to "on" for about 4-5 seconds before you actually crank the engine. If your pump is leaking down, you'll get the pressure back and start easier.

ive noticed that to be the case...maybe; its erratic so i dunno if hey its not idling/stalling this time; or leaving it in on fixed it! if i talk to the dealer can they complain that the pulley, exhaust, cai, or springs had any effect. what can I even say to them about this to get their attention?