5000tq hard cod start

[Zsolt]

I had a couple of fuel pump check valve changed but they were not
effected by the temperature. Recently my car developed the same problem
you're describing and it turned out to be the fuel pump relay. After
changing it the car starts well.

Zsolt

d bier wrote:
> 
> As the weather has gotten cooler my '88 5000tq has
> become more difficult to start. If the outside temp is
> above 70F or so, it start OK. If the engine is warm it
> also starts OK. When the weather od the engine is
> cool, it will run for a split second and then die -
> one time. Thereafter nothing.
> A recent discovery : if i put the fuse in the top of
> the fuel pump relay and wait until i here fuel
> circulating thru the fuel distributor, it will start
> right up. Don't know if this is conclusive or
> coincidence, but my question is : does this suggest
> the fuel pump check valve is not holding pressure?
> BTW, it runs fine, once started (i do remove the
> fuse).
> Your suggestions are appreciated
> 
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