Sometimes Fails to Start When Hot

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#118782 - 09/15/05 12:54 AM

Sometimes Fails to Start When Hot

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Registered: 08/11/04
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Loc: Illinois

I've noticed that when my car has been driven for awhile and later when I go out to start it again, it always takes two tries to turnover. It always starts on the first try when the engine is cold but it seems whenever the engine gets hot and sits for a few hours it has this problem.

I've had the plugs replaced, wires replaced, coil packs replaced, pcv valve replaced, and fuel injectors cleaned within the last 6 months.

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#118783 - 09/15/05 07:44 AM

Re: Sometimes Fails to Start When Hot

Chico

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I'm not sure what you mean when you say it takes two times to turn over, if you mean it takes a couple of times to start it could be low fuel pump pressure,if you mean it takes a couple of tries two turn over it would be a starter issue,please be clear if you want acurate answers.Chico.

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#118784 - 09/15/05 08:26 AM

Re: Sometimes Fails to Start When Hot

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When was the last time you changed your fuel filter?

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#118785 - 09/15/05 10:10 AM

Re: Sometimes Fails to Start When Hot

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I vote on the starter.

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#118786 - 09/15/05 01:54 PM

Re: Sometimes Fails to Start When Hot

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Registered: 08/11/04
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Loc: Illinois

It almost seems like it might be a fuel issue (I have heard this is the first signs the fuel pump is going bad). I had the fuel filter replaced about 6 months ago too.

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