Car or Truck Cranks Too Long Before Starting? The Fuel Pressure Regulator Could Be the Problem

Car or truck takes too long to start? A fuel pressure regulator could be the problem! In this video, Sue will show you exactly what could be causing the excessive crank and how surprisingly easy it is to fix. We'll delve into the role of the fuel pressure regulator in maintaining steady fuel pressure and ensuring a quick start-up. By identifying whether the regulator is located on the fuel rail or inside the fuel tank, we'll help you conduct a quick diagnosis and provide you with step-by-step guidance on testing its functionality. Say goodbye to those prolonged cranks and hello to hassle-free starts! Watch the video, subscribe to our channel, and never miss another helpful tutorial. Your vehicle will thank you for it!

0:00 Car or Truck Cranks Too Long Before Starting? The Fuel Pressure Regulator Could Be the Problem
1:10 Figure Out Which Type of Fuel Pump You Have
1:40 Vehicles With the Fuel Regulator in the Engine Compartment
2:24 You Can Test a Vacuum Activated Regulator With a Vacuum Pump
3:46 Testing a Fuel Regulator That's in the Pump With a Pressure Gauge
8:39 Engine Side Fuel Regulators Are Easy to Replace!

🔧 List of tools used:
• Fuel Pressure Tester
• Vacuum Tester

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[Mr._OMEGA]

This is exactly what's been going on with my truck. Thank you!!!

[VictorMTaveras]

Thank you for explaining logically whats happening and how it causes the symptoms

[spelunkerd]

With all the sensors on a car I wonder why new cars don't have a fuel pressure sensor (and data pid) for fuel pressure. It's hard to measure that directly without a Schrader valve. Well done, Sue!

[jim]

My ford ranger did the exact same thing I got her fixed now thank you for explaining all this

[Nomad-TXN]

What if mine does this after a fuel injector change and pressure regulator?

[waitingforparts]

Very informative. Going to check my Honda since it takes time to start after sitting.
Stay safe and well

[aron]

I wish I had this video last year.

Had starting problems for 2yrs before my starter finally burned out. Finally decided to check the regulator, pulled the vacuum hose from it and it was just leaking fuel.

A $80 piece after $400 worth of part replacement.

[petewebber]

Are you in NH or MA? Great video. I am trying to figure out what is going on with my 87. I'm not a mechanic, so this is all new to me. Thanks for posting.

[aquariusfamily]

3:28 Thanks for the video. I have a Nissan Altima. Does it have a fuel regulator, under the hood?

[Obaidhshaikh]

👏 Thanks for this Video. Gives me so much clarity. Now to locate this regulator on my '08 lexus

[curetosoul]

My car has the same longer cranking problem.
When i start it in the morning it starts right away everytime but whenever it is after mid-day or when i try to start it after 30 minutes or so after the ride it takes longer cranking everytime and sometimes it starts okay
I have replaced the spark plugs, crankshaft position sensor and coils.
If anyone faves the similar problem please let me know how can I solve the issue ?

[harmoniousembodiment]

I just bought a used 2008 nissan xterra, 2 wheel drive. Ive only had it a week, and immediatelly it sometimes difficult starting it makes sounds trying to start but takes 5 - 10 seconds sometimes to finally fully turn on and engine run. But usually if its been running and only recentlly turned off, if i start it soon after it seems to usually start right up. I may be misremembering, but it seems to have more difficulty starting fully if its been turned off for a few hours or overnight. Guy who sold it to me said nothing about it, but i dont trust him at this point, as no way it literally just started happening the day i bought it from him. I had battery tested and its good, only a year and a half old.
And i noticed a slight fuel smell today inside the xterra while driving it.

Unfortunately i was told by oreillys auto parts when i asked about getting a new fuel filter that this model xterra doesnt have just a simple fuel filter that is easy to access and remove and replace alone, as its instead supposely inside the friggin fuel tank and has to remove the friggin fuel tank and replace whole fuel assembly and buy and whole new fuel assembly to replace fuel filter. Which is nearly $400 for just the part! What batshoot craxy dumb design instead of jjust having fuel filter outside fuel tank easy to access and replace like some vehicles..

And this xterra has a built in alarm system connected to a chip in the key, apparently. When locking and leaving vehicle apparently after getting a certain distance from vehicle thealarm automatically arms. Suddenly today when i drove to auto store and turned engine off and removed key, immediatley as i opened door to exit the vehicle the alarm suddenly went on making alarm noises for a minute. Had no idea how to turn it off or why it suddenly started alarming as i was still in vehicle with the key in my hand. It at least stopped alarming sound after a minute. Just concerned as it shouldnt do that and have no idea why it did or if its going to again and how to stop it.

[petewebber]

I tried to edit my comment, but couldn't. When filling the front tank of my 87 F150, fuel bilged out from the top. That tells me the inlet pipe is rotted or has come loose. Will that impact the vacuum in the system and cause excessive cranking? I just filled the tank up. The rear tank doesn't work nor does the fuel gauge, so I'm starting from the beginning on this system.

[brendajohnson]

Exactly what I found going on in 97 Ford Expedition.

[crazychivez]

Editing goin a lil wild in the intro lol

[MartinezFAMHawaii]

Same here crank problem but every time full tank of gas no crank problem but when gas reach half tank or less then crank problem show up again.

[BaconKwagga]

what if it doesn't crank at all for 10 seconds and then fires like normal? can't find anything online about this issue.

[soapstones]

So my inline 6 starts right up in cold when it's warm outside or the engine is hot it take a little while unless you floor it

[samisulaiman]

thanks for explaining I have a Suburban 2012 it shut down in the road when I made OBD test it gave multiple codes one of them U0073 data bus comunication , P069E fuel pump module control - Mil activation requested , P2635 fuel pump low performance , P0108B fuel pressure sensor B and of course the delay start engine my question where is the fuel valve regulator in Suburban 2012 shuold I replace it , is the fuel pump is broken and need to be replaced or updating online Or I have to fix the bus comunication Bus before to solve the problem thanks in advance .