Another TL with a problem when starting
#1
Another TL with a problem when starting
My 04 TL with 88k has been having a problem starting for the past week and a half. When I turn the key it cranks fine, but it cranks for about 5 seconds before it wants to turn over. It eventually starts every time though. I had the battery tested twice. The first time I took the car over to Autozone, and they said the battery was good but needs charge and the starter tested good as well. The next day I took the battery out of the car and took it back over after it sat over night to have it tested again, and it tested good. The guy said the battery does not need to be replaced, so I figured it might be something fuel related? Yesterday, I filled up my tank, and dumped in a thing of Red line fuel system cleaner with no luck yet (I also only use Shell V-Power 93). I am planning to take it over to my Indy on Monday, but I would like to know of any possible problem areas I should look at first before I do so. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
BTW, I believe the spark plugs are original, maybe that might be my next step? Battery is also dated March of 08.
BTW, I believe the spark plugs are original, maybe that might be my next step? Battery is also dated March of 08.
#2
Instructor
try this-turn the key to the on position for about 5-10 seconds, then crank it. If it fires right up then it might be a component in the fuel pump assembly in which the whole pump needs to be replace. Its a one way check valve that maintains pressure so that when you go to start it, it fires right up, or should anyway.
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#4
try this-turn the key to the on position for about 5-10 seconds, then crank it. If it fires right up then it might be a component in the fuel pump assembly in which the whole pump needs to be replace. Its a one way check valve that maintains pressure so that when you go to start it, it fires right up, or should anyway.
I know, I saw that too. But, I don't think it's normal since it never did this until about a week and a half ago. But I will keep it in mind. Thanks.
#5
try this-turn the key to the on position for about 5-10 seconds, then crank it. If it fires right up then it might be a component in the fuel pump assembly in which the whole pump needs to be replace. Its a one way check valve that maintains pressure so that when you go to start it, it fires right up, or should anyway.
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#8
Instructor
man, stumpted on this one. As long as you can get to your job back and forth, drive till the gas tank is empty, refuel with Shell or Chevron and add some injector cleaner. At least this would rule out bad gas. How is you gas mileage by the way?
#11
Team Owner
It honestly sounds like the fuel pump is not priming the system.
Do what the other guy said, turn the key to on but don't start it. Listen toward the rear of the car for the fuel pump coming on. It should come on for a couple seconds and shut off. If you can't hear this, the fuel pump relay is probably bad.
The back up system is the oil pressure switch. If the fuel pump relay fails, the oil pressure switch will close the fuel pump circuit. The problem is, you have to crank the engine over until it gets oil pressure which is what causes the long starting.
I would look in the manual, find the fuel pump relay, swap it with another relay that looks the same and see if it solves the problem.
Do what the other guy said, turn the key to on but don't start it. Listen toward the rear of the car for the fuel pump coming on. It should come on for a couple seconds and shut off. If you can't hear this, the fuel pump relay is probably bad.
The back up system is the oil pressure switch. If the fuel pump relay fails, the oil pressure switch will close the fuel pump circuit. The problem is, you have to crank the engine over until it gets oil pressure which is what causes the long starting.
I would look in the manual, find the fuel pump relay, swap it with another relay that looks the same and see if it solves the problem.
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#14
Team Owner
If this is the case, the car will start easier if you turn the key from off to start quickly rather than turning it slowly.
A fuel pressure gauge will show if the regulator is bad.
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#16
UPDATE: I finally had some time to bring my car in to my indy and they ran a bunch of fuel tests and determined that fuel pump and fuel pump relay need to be replaced. They said total cost for this would be just over $500 with OEM parts. Am I being overcharged? I just looked on Delray's website and it looks like I can get the parts cheaper myself.
#19
Team Owner
UPDATE: I finally had some time to bring my car in to my indy and they ran a bunch of fuel tests and determined that fuel pump and fuel pump relay need to be replaced. They said total cost for this would be just over $500 with OEM parts. Am I being overcharged? I just looked on Delray's website and it looks like I can get the parts cheaper myself.
#20
Team Owner
The exception would be if the regulator is a part of the pump.
#21
The regulator is part of the fuel pump assembly, but not part of the pump motor.
That price sounds quite steep. I'd buy the entire pump assembly from Delray Acura for $217 and do the install myself. Just rent a fuel pump removal tool from Autozone. It's a 30 minute job.
That price sounds quite steep. I'd buy the entire pump assembly from Delray Acura for $217 and do the install myself. Just rent a fuel pump removal tool from Autozone. It's a 30 minute job.
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