2000 Neon Question

I have a 2000 Neon that for that last few months has been starting hard.
It has approx. 56k miles on it and I've replaced the plugs, wires, ignition
coil, pcv valve, and air filter. It cranks for about 3-5 seconds then it
finally fires. I've checked for codes and there isn't any. If it sits for
an hour or more, it acts this way. I'm at a loss right now as to why it's
this way. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Jason

 

check the fuel pressure and see if drops down to less than 10psi and if there
is air bubbles in it run a hose into a clear clean container and let it run
into it for a minute

 

I would suggest checking the battery and connections, this would lead to the
fuel pressure issue.

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Thank you,

Michael Lawrence CNET/CNO

http://thehad.net

 

Um, no. It wouldn't. The OP's symptom is extended crank time when the
car's been standing over an hour. That symptom does not indicate a faulty
battery or faulty battery connections. It *does* suggest fuel system
pressure leakdown, usually traceable to a leaking fuel injector(s), fuel
rail or hose, a faulty fuel pressure regulator or a failing fuel pump
output check valve. However, there are other problems that could also
cause this issue, so competent diagnosis is called for. A standing vehicle
fuel pressure retention check would be the place to start.

 

hmm battery?? dont think so, fuel pressure leaking back to the tank,
possible bad fuel pump, Try this, the next time you start you car up , turn
the key on wait 3 seconds. turn it off then back on again, wait 3 seconds
and back off again, then try to start it, if it starts right up, the fuel is
draining back to the tank. what you are doing by turning the key on and off
is getting the fuel to the injectors. If the car does not start up within 3
seconds, the ASD relay shuts off the pump and spark untill you cycle the key
Glenn Beasley
Chrysler Tech