Car has trouble starting, it will take 4 or 5 times of tying to start before it will eventually run. This happens mostly when the car has been sitting for a while like overnight or when I leave my office for lunch or after work so at least a 4 hour time period. If I've been driving and have gone to a store and got back in the car it starts right up. The weather is warm so it is not related to colder weather.
The problem has started within the past two months, but here are some of the things worked on or tested for any help.
Battery tested good
Starter replaced last year
Spark plug and wires changed
Ignition coil replaced
Idle Air Control valve replaced
One mechanic suggested to turn the key all the way until the dashboard lights come on, but not start the car. He said leave it there for about 10 seconds and do this 4 or 5 times to rule out it being a fuel pump. I followed his instructions and the car still needed several attempts at starting. I could hear the fuel pump when I turned the key. Once the car is running everything is fine, no lights on the dashboard and the car does not stall while driving or sitting idle. At times the car seems to not have not such a smooth idle, but that could be me being over sensitive to the original problem.
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Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 AT 8:53 PM
