2000 Hard Starting/Not Starting.
 

I have a '00 with 225k miles on it. The Fuel pump went out about 2 months ago and I replaced it with the O'Rilleys pump.

Right before or after that(Can't remember for sure) it started idling rough.

Lately I have had trouble with it starting hard, sometimes it wont start at all.

It spins over fine just don't fire.

Any Ideas what to check first?

Welcome...

Do you have a fuel pressure guage?

Which fuel pump went out? The lift pump or the Injector pump (or both). Im not sure what an O Rilleys pump is??

Have you had it scanned for codes?

I don't have a pressure guage, I have been thinking oif putting one in.

It was the lift pump that went out.

The Codes where P0236 and P0336

Thanks for any help!

I believe those are some of the VP death march codes, let ol Doc and Uncle bubba see this they should be able to tell ya more...but i do remember from previous reading that hard starts are a symptom of the VP going out.


Sorry for the bad news:ouch:

P0236 Turbo/Super Charger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

P0336 Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance

How did you wire in your new LP? Was it just plug and play? If not and it's running while trying to start that could contribute to your problem.
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Might try cleaning the MAP sensor that's #8 in the pic.

I retract my previous post:argh:

The New LP came with the right plugs that snaped right in.

I found the MAP but can't seem to get it out. I assume that it is screwed in, do you know what size deep socket I need to get it out?

Thanks

I believe its ~ 1 1/8" or 1 1/16"

OK I got it out, what can I use to clean it?

Is it ok to use like carb cleanner or is there something in there that I need to be careful of?

What is this thing for? MAP?

MAP = Manifold Absolute Pressure - basically its the manifold pressure reading.

Its best to use electrical contact cleaner - but brake cleaner would probably work in a pinch. While you are at it, you might as well pull out your IAT (Intake Air Temperature) sensor (the one right behind it) and give that a cleaning as well. Its number 7 on the diagram, and takes an 11/16" deep socket.



BTW, its time for you to put a fuel pressure guage in and upgrade your lift pump.