Truck will sometimes not turn over

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01-18-2014, 01:38 PM

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LUVmyDUX

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Bang your fuel tank, it should start and if it does might be fuel pump going bad. Mine had the issue last year, replaced the fuel pump and no more issues

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01-18-2014, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mdsnj

I have been told by 2 people, mech's that it sounds like the fuel pump is loosing it's prime and a new pump is the answer. If the pump looses it's prime wouldn't the truck at least try to turn over? My truck does not turn over at all then fires up perfectly. By me doing the key reset thing is there a safety on the pump?

I don't see how a bad pump will prevent the engine from cranking. A bad chip in the key will prevent engine from starting but not from cranking. If it isn't the ignition switch I would try starting the truck in neutral instead of park. It may be the park switch in tranny.

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04-29-2014, 07:43 PM

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I'm having the same problems! Only after a wet or rainy day...any luck figuring it out?

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04-29-2014, 09:42 PM

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Rainy day would likely be FPDM. Just because if it is cracked, water gets into it, and it malfunctions.

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04-29-2014, 09:51 PM

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I took it off, it had a little corrosion no holes or anything crazy...would that still be it if I could hold the key in the start position for like a good solid 5-7 seconds and it starts? Not all the time though...

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