2003 dodge intrepid sxt 3.5 has issues starting. It will crank but acts starved for gas. After a little while or up to ten minutes it will start.

Asked by James May 02, 2015 at 11:00 PM about the 2003 Dodge Intrepid SXT FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

check engine light just came on. But goes
out. I just cleaned the the throttle body but
this issue was unrelated to why i cleaned it.

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Reelin68 answered 9 years ago

You will need to get a fuel pressure gauge and see what you are getting for actual pressure and also see if it's bleeding off. Try turning the key to accessory about 4 times before actually starting the car. It may need to build pressure.

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