My 1996 GTS has been difficult at start up since I uncovered it this Spring. It takes 2 or 3 tries to get her to fire up. Once started, it runs fine. It feels like a lack of fuel, and I have a bad feeling that that means the fuel pump. Any thoughts before I take a rather expensive trip to my Viper Tech?
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Fuel pump without a doubt. The pump is pretty inexpensive and shouldn't be that much to change out. It's a 2 hour job for yur Viper tech. Just make sure when you take it in, it has little fuel as they have to drain it to install the new pump. Once the new one is in, your car will start right up like it's brand new again.
Thanks for all the info. My tech says $544 for the pump and 3 hours for the swap. It could be worse, another Dodge dealer's service department quoted me $904 ($544 + 4 hours).vipernathan said:
We have a big rally this weekend. Can't be having starting problems in front of all those Lambos and Ferraris.
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Seems kinda high. We paid $350 for our last pump then $100 to our Viper tech for install. You may want to try Chuck Tator or JonB to see what they can do for you. 3 hours is a bit exageratted as well.
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Glad I could help. Your car will start much better now. Have fun at your meet!
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