Hello
I have a 10' Passenger 144 WB model. In the last few months, my van doesn't start on the first crank. It takes about 6-8 seconds of cranking before the diesel kicks in. Never had a situation where the van didn't start. I had my local mechanic check this out and the fuel & electrical appear to be fine. He even replace the fuel filter and no difference. The voltage runs at 13.7...
I read a post that indicated that there might be air getting into the fuel line. I forgot the link and but have it on my other device.
In terms of driving, the highway speed is fine. No problem in terms passing. Fuel consumption appears to be consistent. I do notice that on stop and go traffic, when I floor (not all the way but half way) the pedal, the pickup isn't instant like in the past. Could be the AC I am running (front and rear).
My mechanic is a bit puzzled by this situation. I might have to bring this to the dealer but wanted to see if anyone else had this issue and what fix you performed.
Any help is much appreciated...
Richard
I have a 10' Passenger 144 WB model. In the last few months, my van doesn't start on the first crank. It takes about 6-8 seconds of cranking before the diesel kicks in. Never had a situation where the van didn't start. I had my local mechanic check this out and the fuel & electrical appear to be fine. He even replace the fuel filter and no difference. The voltage runs at 13.7...
I read a post that indicated that there might be air getting into the fuel line. I forgot the link and but have it on my other device.
In terms of driving, the highway speed is fine. No problem in terms passing. Fuel consumption appears to be consistent. I do notice that on stop and go traffic, when I floor (not all the way but half way) the pedal, the pickup isn't instant like in the past. Could be the AC I am running (front and rear).
My mechanic is a bit puzzled by this situation. I might have to bring this to the dealer but wanted to see if anyone else had this issue and what fix you performed.
Any help is much appreciated...
Richard