I'd have to use a fuel pressure gage when the problem is ongoing. When the problem occurs, key on, no crank, can you hear the pump run? Sometimes cycling the key on and off a few times, without cranking, can help prime the system. How long since a tune-up?

Answered by JDL (expert)
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I do hear the pump run for a couple of seconds when the key is on. I don't know how long it's been since a full tune-up, but I would guess a long time. However, the fuel pump was replaced, and spark plugs checked just a couple of months ago.

I don't have a fuel pressure gage...or know exactly where to connect it? Does somewhere like Autozone do those kind of checks? Do you think it could be something where the is a leak in the line causing the pressure to drop too much when the car is off?

Thanks,

Response from smzmsu
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The autostore used to loan out a fuel pressure gage. They also used to check trouble codes for free. You have to test when the problem is ongoing. I don't know if the autostore will do the actual fuel test? They can point out the schrader valve, where applicable.

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Thanks for all of the help!

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Glad to help.

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