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Old 06-06-2009, 02:09 PM
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Starting problem atypical

I've had this car for four years now and it has been down right reliable with absolutely no issues. Yesterday afternoon when I went to start, the engine starter would cycle and turn the engine but the engine refused to start. The car has been sitting for close to a week and was completely cold. I let it for about 10 minutes and when I did I coaxed the start by pressing the gas pedal a couple times and it finally stumbled on.

I have replaced the crank position sensor (CPS) not too long ago and the starter turns, since yesterday the car has given me no problems - do I now need to go get a gremlin bell for this one?

If anyone has encountered this problem described above could you give me your input and its possible correction. As always, thanks in advance!

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Old 06-07-2009, 09:24 AM
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When was the last time the fuel filter was changed? My thinking - car sits,sediment accumulates around point of entry for fuel in system....?
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Thanks for input Dave...

Filter has been replaced less than 10K ago - however, my car is not a daily driver and it's possible that sediment has settled to the bottom and caused it - my car always sits with a full tank of gas. Thus far it has not occurred again...

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