Randomly crank with no start then later crank / start normally. ideas?
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Re: Randomly crank with no start then later crank / start normally. ideas?
It might be leaky fuel injectors. After driving, if they leak, they flood the cylinders with too much gas. Then, after it sits, the extra gas dissipates and it will start normally. Run a tank of Shell V-Power premium through it to see if you can clean out the injectors that way, or have them professionally cleaned by a mechanic for $100 or so. Watch Scotty Kilmer's YouTube video "Fixing a car that cranks but doesn't start up" and "How to clean fuel injectors in your car"
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Re: Randomly crank with no start then later crank / start normally. ideas?
Hello, could be related to bad spark plugs..Or wiring ... Or even clogged air filter ... Inspect these and check for anomalies.
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Re: Randomly crank with no start then later crank / start normally. ideas?
Do the normal warning lights appear when turning the key to II(ON) when there is a no start condition?
Do you hear the fuel pump prime when turning the key to II(ON)?
Do you hear the main relay click on when turning the key to II(ON)?
Does the battery hold a full charge, verify the connections are clean and tight as well.
Have you checked for any stored codes?
Do you hear the fuel pump prime when turning the key to II(ON)?
Do you hear the main relay click on when turning the key to II(ON)?
Does the battery hold a full charge, verify the connections are clean and tight as well.
Have you checked for any stored codes?
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