strange starting issue

[deadduck311]

I have a 91 ranger 2.3L. and just last night it started a strange issue when trying to start it, it will spin over just fine but not start, then after sitting for a minute or so will start just fine, it takes several attempts at spinning for it to finally catch. a simple point in the right direction would be helpful

 

[Earl43P]

Turn the key to Run, wait 2 seconds, listening for the fuel pump.
Turn key to Off. Repeat, repeat, THEN crank it over.

Sounds like the classic fuel pressure bleeding down problem.

 

[deadduck311]

next time i go to drive it i will try that, what are some of the causes of that issue?

 

[modelageek]

next time i go to drive it i will try that, what are some of the causes of that issue?

I agree with Earl. Cycle the key a few times and if it fires up it is probably a fuel pressure issue. some causes of a fuel pressure issue are. clogged fuel filter, bad fuel pump regulator( I think this is on the fuel rail), bad fuel pump( I think it is in the tank).

if you have fuel pressure gauge you can test it and the shrader valve on the fuel rail. you should have koeo 35-45 , koer 25-35

you can pull the vacuum line of the fuel pressure regulater. You should not have any gas on or in the vacuum line.

 

[deadduck311]

alright ill look into that this weekend, thanks for the quick help.