russ72

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Hello,
I've been getting starting issues again past few days. It takes 3-4 cranks to get it to start up even with a little tap of the gas. I do have the latest Fuel Relays from SSP when I was having the initial issue. These issues tend to pop up once or twice a month it seems since I've had the car, and I've had the car in the dealer as well(maybe couple years ago).
Was wondering if it could be a fault in the spark plugs or fuel pump or even the gas itself??? It hasn't left me stranded yet, but it's kind of annoying.

strykr

Its probably the gas, I have the same issue with one station near my house. Everytime I put their premium in I have issues for a few days until its gone. If I go to another station I use I'll go months without issues.

Veronica

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Also, try turning the key ON, but wait 3 seconds (I wait until the 'dinging' stops) before turning the key to start.


This will charge the fuel system.
The system should hold pressure after shutdown for the next start (for a few days).


If waiting to start fixes it - you may have a bad check valve in the fuel pressure rail (letting fuel pressure bleed off).

SharkyPR

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Do you startup the car for a few seconds and shut it off?

Did you check the battery if is in top condition?

Outside temps affect battery performance.

russ72

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Nah, usually when this happens the cars been sitting overnight or for a hour or more. Battery is fairly new maybe 4 months old or so. It's a random issue, so I'm inclined to agree with others of it being a gas issue?