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Subject:Re: (Symptoms) No Start, Hesitate at Start
From:Blake Heinlein
Date:Tue, 13 Nov 2007 20:40:30 -0800

Clint,

I tried that, and no matter how many times I cycle the key (to
increase the fuel pressure) before cranking, it doesn't make any
difference when the engine is hot.

I did check the coolant temp sensor resistance and the ohm range seems
fairly accurate between 740 and 1400 ohms from hot to cold
respectively. So I'm not sure there is any problem there.

Thanks,
Blake

On Nov 13, 2007 7:29 PM, Clint Kolda <clint_kolda@yahoo.com> wrote:
> If it cranks and does not fire, it could be a fuel pressure problem.  Listen
> to the fuel pump.  When you turn the key to the on position the system
> pressurizes.  It sounds like weeee-rrrrrrrr.  The rrrrr part is a change in
> pitch that occurrs when pressure is built.  When the system is hot, listen
> again.  If it sounds like weeee (without the change in pitch), the system is
> not building pressure.  Cycle the key 3-4 times until you hear the
> weee-rrrrrrrrr sound and then try to start it.  If it fires, the probelm is
> with the fuel pressure.