Starter taking 8 to 10 seconds. It's fuel pump issue or ???

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by amjadjamal, Mar 10, 2020.

  1. amjadjamal

    amjadjamal Bobtail Member

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    When ever i crank up, It take atleasy 8 to 10 seconds to start. In some cases my truck start normal.But 8 out of 10 longer time. Any thoughts? Its, 2016 Volvo D 13. 500K. very sound.
     
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  3. TTNJ

    TTNJ Heavy Load Member

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    Is it slow to crank?
     
  4. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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  5. TTNJ

    TTNJ Heavy Load Member

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    That’s what I am thinking as well, especially if it is not slow
     
  6. wichris

    wichris Road Train Member

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    The 2016's i had it was check the oil and change the injectors. Got three 2018's left and just waiting for the day i get rid of them.
     
  7. amjadjamal

    amjadjamal Bobtail Member

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    No, Cranking speed is normal. But takes longer time to start.
     
  8. TTNJ

    TTNJ Heavy Load Member

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    Fuel is next thing to check. Sounds like injectors but I would check filters as well
     
  9. BoxCarKidd

    BoxCarKidd Road Train Member

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    2016 Mack here was doing that every morning. Bad injector cups.
     
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  10. Old Man

    Old Man Road Train Member

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    Might be a Check valve not holding fuel and you lose a little amount of prime.
     
  11. bryan21384

    bryan21384 Road Train Member

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    You beat me to it
     
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