1992 Dodge Shadow won't start when hot

1992 DODGE SHADOW
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BUFFALO1957
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Car will start fine when cold, but if I try to start after it has been running and is still warm it won't start. It takes several hours after running to cool before it will restart. Engines just cranks as if it is flooded.
Nov 27, 2008 at 5:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you have a check engine light ?

Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem this is where we start


Get a starting fluid or ether and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Nov 27, 2008 at 6:15 PM
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