car wont start when warm, must wait

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08-25-2003, 02:59 AM

june

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car wont start when warm, must wait

switching the car of after a short 5 to 15min run often I cant restart the car, it turns over as per normal but will not fire up (electrical / fuel) I wait for 30 to 40 min trying all the time, trying everything before it just fires up first try always about 30min later. when I get a service the is faultless has anyone got any ideas?????

08-25-2003, 08:01 AM

soybeanz

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Re: car wont start when warm, must wait

sometimes I have a similar problem... good luck

08-25-2003, 10:53 AM

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Change your engine coolant temperature sensor.

08-25-2003, 11:06 AM

TheNip73

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The magical answer to every question applies here... clean your throttle body. It worked for me. Problem has been resolved for about 20,000 miles or so. Good luck.