Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Asked on January 17, 2021
Okay let me explain. I own a Dodge Journey 2009 and sometimes it will start right up fine. Sometimes it will take a little while (maybe 4 or 5 seconds). This happens in cold engine or warm. So I put the key in to start it and it will do this “da da da da da da da da da da da vroom” and sometimes as I said that will last 4 or 5 seconds, and sometimes it starts right away. It’s been doing this to me for about three years. If the starter is bad, would it have lasted three years like this?
I have brand new spark plugs, brand new fuel pump, brand new fuel injectors, brand new battery, and by brand new I mean within the last three months.
During a startup, the engine computer is looking for camshaft and crankshaft sensor readings (among other things). If it can't sync those up right away, it will keep trying until it gets a signal or it will default to using readings from just the crank or camshaft(s).
I would go to Autozone or equivalent and have them scan your car for DTCs. If there are any codes related to sensors, then I would consider checking the wiring to the sensors or even replacing them.
Answered by MitchB on January 17, 2021
It sounds like a fuel "pressure" problem too me. If you haven't changed your in-line filter I would do that sooner than later. They are generally inexpensive and easy to do. This was the case on my 1998 Pontiac Fire Bird.
Answered by Larry Hein on January 17, 2021
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