Starts right up, but then.....
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Starts right up, but then.....
Okay fellow roverites, in homage to " Stump the Chumps" on Car Talk, opine on this one.
2004 D2 with 204k. New Battery volts reading 12.5. Alternator is working, sending 14 volts.
Car starts up with no problem right out of the box. I will drive for 20 minutes, stop to do errand, and then the car has a heck of a hard time starting again. It will start, but it sure seems to be really having trouble on that second start.
Any thoughts?
2004 D2 with 204k. New Battery volts reading 12.5. Alternator is working, sending 14 volts.
Car starts up with no problem right out of the box. I will drive for 20 minutes, stop to do errand, and then the car has a heck of a hard time starting again. It will start, but it sure seems to be really having trouble on that second start.
Any thoughts?
Last edited by matt3502; 04-13-2023 at 02:59 PM.
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Failing CPS. Common issue. Factory heat shield was originally painted with silver paint but fades over time. UV radiation from exhaust manifold causes it to get hot and open circuit on the coil. You can test by pouring a glass of water down the drivers side rear corner. A simple aluminum heat shield will keep it from getting too hot, may prevent requiring replacement but you might need to replace anyway.
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The original CKPS in my truck failed at 112k miles, 11 years ago. REDR0VER get's driven much less these last few years, but FWIW she's now at 179K and all is well.
As much as the CKPS is a PITA to replace (due to the location of the connector), it's probably one of the few things I would replace proactively if I were taking REDR0VER on an extended road trip since it can clearly fail without any warning signs. Or at least carry a replacement and the needed tools.
As much as the CKPS is a PITA to replace (due to the location of the connector), it's probably one of the few things I would replace proactively if I were taking REDR0VER on an extended road trip since it can clearly fail without any warning signs. Or at least carry a replacement and the needed tools.
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