[kay15ace]

Car-1995 Mustang GT

Problem- My car sometimes takes too long to start. When I turn the key to start it, it takes a good 7-9 seconds to finally start. But if I make a quick stop somewhere like a gas station or somewhere and start my car it fires up instantly, but if I leave my car somewhere for lets say 1.5 hrs and more it will do this. I have no idling or running problems just starting. Any inputs?

[95BlackStang]

Originally Posted by kay15ace Car-1995 Mustang GT Problem- My car sometimes takes too long to start. When I turn the key to start it, it takes a good 7-9 seconds to finally start. But if I make a quick stop somewhere like a gas station or somewhere and start my car it fires up instantly, but if I leave my car somewhere for lets say 1.5 hrs and more it will do this. I have no idling or running problems just starting. Any inputs?

might be you starter is low on juice, some one correct me if im wrong

[white_fang]

it does the same with me but it doesn't bother me, check the wiring to the starter and the starter, or inition box

[flamedstang95]

both 95's that I've owned have done the same thing. It wasn't until I put the 347 in that it starts right up. Got me stumped!

[TKOTLARZ]

u know, my car did that and after i change the iac and tps and did a tune up it starts right up..before that i thought i was gonna need a starter with more tq. but no need!

[WildWill]

when you first go to start your car... turn your key to the "on" position and let it sit there for a few seconds with the dash lit up. You should hear the fuel pump priming. When you hear the pump stop its prime (takes about 3-4 seconds), turn the key to "start" and it should fire right up. You need to make sure you let the fuel pump prime before you start. Maybe that will solve your issue.

[TKOTLARZ]

Originally Posted by WildWill when you first go to start your car... turn your key to the "on" position and let it sit there for a few seconds with the dash lit up. You should hear the fuel pump priming. When you hear the pump stop its prime (takes about 3-4 seconds), turn the key to "start" and it should fire right up. You need to make sure you let the fuel pump prime before you start. Maybe that will solve your issue.

yea, for sure ..u should have already been doin that...specially if u got an aftermarket pump

[flamedstang95]

You might also want to change your spark plug gap. Stock is .052-.054 try going to .044 and see what happens.

[kay15ace]

Originally Posted by WildWill when you first go to start your car... turn your key to the "on" position and let it sit there for a few seconds with the dash lit up. You should hear the fuel pump priming. When you hear the pump stop its prime (takes about 3-4 seconds), turn the key to "start" and it should fire right up. You need to make sure you let the fuel pump prime before you start. Maybe that will solve your issue.

I'll remember that and start following that procedure. I usually do that but I don't wait three-four seconds, I just wait until I hear the fuel turn on.

[jjreece]

Originally Posted by kay15ace Car-1995 Mustang GT Problem- My car sometimes takes too long to start. When I turn the key to start it, it takes a good 7-9 seconds to finally start. But if I make a quick stop somewhere like a gas station or somewhere and start my car it fires up instantly, but if I leave my car somewhere for lets say 1.5 hrs and more it will do this. I have no idling or running problems just starting. Any inputs?

try checking your fuel pressure, should be between 35 to 45 psi, if its lower, you might need a new fuel pump soon, i just fixed the same problem with my car, had to prime it 4 to 5 times, or it wouldn't fire.

[Bullitt95]

Originally Posted by WildWill when you first go to start your car... turn your key to the "on" position and let it sit there for a few seconds with the dash lit up. You should hear the fuel pump priming. When you hear the pump stop its prime (takes about 3-4 seconds), turn the key to "start" and it should fire right up. You need to make sure you let the fuel pump prime before you start. Maybe that will solve your issue.

Good call. It sounds like the problem is a leaking fuel pump check valve so this will at least alleviate it. The ultimate solution might be to replace the pump so it would be a good excuse to upgrade it.