2001 eddie Bauer no start

[gt50_90]

I have a 2001 Eddie Bauer expedition that will never start on the first or third try, it has to have the key cycled and lock cycled before it will start. Is there a fix for this? I couldn't find a sticky post for this fix . any help would be great !!!!!

 

[Bedrck47]

possible fuel pump or filter
How many miles on the expy
When were plugs last changed

 

[gt50_90]

truck has been serviced , if I cycle the locks and turn the key off and on it starts

 

[Bedrck47]

what was serviced??

 

[Bedrck47]

I'll ask again being all you replied was truck was serviced which really didn't answer my questions

How many miles on the expy
When were plugs last changed

 

[stamp11127]

Please clarify what you mean by "doesn't start".

Engine will spin (cranks) but not start up(run)?

Engine doesn't spin at all?

Hey Roxy, this one might be a good head scratcher for a change. I'm thinking loose connection in steering column to be the first item to look at. Then the grounds at the kick panels. The action of the door solenoids may jar the harness enough to make a connection. Would need to prove this theory though.

OP - try this please - open all 4 doors and do your routine. Let us know if it still starts.

 

[gt50_90]

truck was bought with 128,000 on it . it now has 147,000 on it , oil has been changed regularly and was told the plugs were changed before I bought it , it is driven daily or several times a week , truck did have a aftermarket stereo in it that was removed

 

[gt50_90]

motor does turn over ,but fails to start

 

[Bedrck47]

Was the fuel filter changed, Have you checked fuel pressure
If the fuel pump has never been changed it could cause the problem.

In the future it is best if you answer question that are asked with details
Telling someone that its been serviced doesn't tell me anything as you gave no information on what was serviced. The help you receive all depends on the information

 

[stamp11127]

Test fuel pressure, cycle the ignition key from off to the run position about 5 times then try to start.

 

[Bedrck47]

Hey Stamp Hopefully you get better answers I'm thinking it's time for a snickers

 

[IMINYOURCHAIR]

how about the fuel pump relay, and fuse. lets get an electrical test on that if the pressure doesn't build until after the key is cycled.

 

[Bedrck47]

how about the fuel pump relay, and fuse. lets get an electrical test on that if the pressure doesn't build until after the key is cycled.

Good suggestion but if the relay or fuse were the problem he wouldn't be able to start at all especially if the fuse were bad Fuses don't work one time then fail and then work again

 

[IMINYOURCHAIR]

relay : bad internal contact, swap with known good/compatible relay for testing

fuse: corroded connection at blade insert


that was just the little list I had in my head, my bad for not elaborating before posting