|
Author
|
Topic: Ignition takes longer to fire
|
BUCK_FIFTY
¯
Member # 728
|
posted
 
 
I am not sure what this condition is called, but recently I have had to turn the ignition key down longer to get the ignition sparked up and working. I usually turn and hold it about 1 -1.5 seconds but on warmer days or at night when I have driven it awhile I need to hold it 4 seconds long. I have changed to a new 190 lph fuel pump, new Kirban afpr(41 psi vacuum off) to rule out any fuel problems, and I upgraded to an MSD coil and MSD wires, and new distributor stator/halls effect sensor, and it still happens occassionally. Any tips on what to do next?
Posts: 789 | From: 510 | Registered: Jan 2002
| :
|
|
94gt
¯
Member # 3060
|
posted
what brand battery are you running? hows your alt? if your alt isnt charging your battery properly, that could be an issue
--------------------
2020 Explorer ST
2011 Silver Raptor 'Screw
Posts: 5777 | From: Beavercreek, OH | Registered: Jul 2003
| :
|
|
BUCK_FIFTY
¯
Member # 728
|
posted
I'm using an optima red battery, about 3 years old. I don't know about the alternator, I may have to get it check out.
Posts: 789 | From: 510 | Registered: Jan 2002
| :
|
|
menlo pony
still learnin'
Member # 4301
|
posted
sounds like the problem i had a couple months ago...changed the starter, and has been good ever since???? just a though.
Posts: 776 | From: Santa Cruz y Menlo Park | Registered: Mar 2004
| :
|
|
AJBlackGT
¯
Member # 3936
|
posted
Is this only after you've been driving and then restart the car? Heat-soaked the starter?
--------------------
90 Notch
Posts: 1896 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Dec 2003
| :
|
|
JohnCM
CAFords OG
Member # 1076
|
posted
is that what that is
my car will do that if i have been driving for a while
I changed starter, solenoid and my cables are good..
I changed that stuff a few months ago.
Usually it starts right up, but you can tell when the engine is hot it hesitates.. like it turns, then turns one more, then one more and it starts. But this is a slower process, and kind of embarassing at the gas station. ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Posts: 3545 | From: Roseville | Registered: Mar 2002
| :
|
|
Email this post to someone!
Printer friendly view of this Ford topic
