Random starting issues (2003 Lancer ES)
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Random starting issues (2003 Lancer ES)
Hi everyone, I have a 2003 Lancer ES (85k miles). This issue started around 60k miles and basically its as follows.
I get in the car, turn the key it cranks, wont start. I stop and lightly tap the accelerator pedal and try again, starts like a charm. This doesnt happen all the time, maybe a few times a week (like one out of 5 to 10 starts). Once car is running it runs like new, no issues whats so ever. Never stalls, never drops RPM.
At first at 60k miles (this is like 6 years ago) I thought maybe its a bad battery, but Ive since replaced the battery (have Interstate battery), and behavior is the same regardless... Ive also replaced Ignition coils and tried Sea Foam.
Its like its something to do with fuel injection or something on start. It always starts on second try after tapping the gas. Does anyone have any ideas? Anyone experience this or knows what can cause this?
I get in the car, turn the key it cranks, wont start. I stop and lightly tap the accelerator pedal and try again, starts like a charm. This doesnt happen all the time, maybe a few times a week (like one out of 5 to 10 starts). Once car is running it runs like new, no issues whats so ever. Never stalls, never drops RPM.
At first at 60k miles (this is like 6 years ago) I thought maybe its a bad battery, but Ive since replaced the battery (have Interstate battery), and behavior is the same regardless... Ive also replaced Ignition coils and tried Sea Foam.
Its like its something to do with fuel injection or something on start. It always starts on second try after tapping the gas. Does anyone have any ideas? Anyone experience this or knows what can cause this?
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Does the engine have to be taken apart to replace this part or is it something I can replace myself (is it accessible through the hood?). Also, could it be anything else? And any way to check/test? Like can it be dirty? If so, how can I clean it? How much should one cost? Autozone seems to have one for around $70, does that sound right? Whats a good brand?
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Yes you can verify the loss of fuel pressure if you do a fuel pressure test on start when the concern is present.
It could be part of the pump or on the throttle body. Im not familiar with the specific vehicle.
It could be part of the pump or on the throttle body. Im not familiar with the specific vehicle.
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O replaced an lancer oz rally 2.0 2003 with an 2005. But used the throttle body from the 03. O have to crank engine 4 times to start but otherwise runs excellent. Does anyone know if the old throttle body could be the problem thx
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Thank you for the comment. But the car was running good before motor blew from overheating. So you just had the starting problem. Or the whole thing about switching engines
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