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2002 dodge ram diesel hard to start after sitting for couple of hours

does not matter hot or cold

will restart right away after initial start

replaced fuel pump fixed low power problem but hard start is still relevant

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  • Anonymous Nov 23, 2008

    i had the same problem on my 97. i had to replace the lift pump, injector pump, and the injectors. also i would check for leaks on the filter housing

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    my 2002 dodge ram 3500 lacks for power until i flick the key switch from on to off then back again. it fixes it for maybe 30 seconds but then goes back to no power

  • Anonymous Mar 15, 2014

    my 2002 dodge ram 3500 lacks for power until i flick the key switch from on to off then back again. it fixes it for maybe 30 seconds but then goes back to no power

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The check valve on the fuel line at the filter housing may be leaking back not maintaining pressure when the engine is not running.

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