When I go to start my car after it's been.

Tiny
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  • 1994 LEXUS ES 300
  • 165,000 MILES
When I go to start my car after it's been sitting for 3-5 hours or more, it just won't fire. After I crank it for anywhere from 20-45 minuets, it fires up, but I have to let it run idle for a bit before I press on the gas at all or it will stall. After that, it runs and drives fine, and as long as it's warm (not sitting for more than 3-5 hours), it'll start rite back up. I've had people tell me it was the fuel pump, and I replaced it. Had a tune up done 6 months ago. Battery and alternator are good, air filter good, and I run lucas fuel system/injector cleaner every 2 weeks when I fill up. I'm baffeled as to what it could be, or as to what I can do to get it started for now, untill I can get it fixed by a pro. Please HELP! Thank you for your time! I look forward to hear your diagnosis.
Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 4:05 AM

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Tiny
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Has the check engine light ever come on? Have you checked to make sure you are getting spark and fuel to the engine when it won't start?
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Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 4:08 AM
Tiny
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The check engine light has been on since I bought it 3 yrs ago. The cpu says its the egr valve. And idk how to check if its getting spark or fuel? Lol
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Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 5:16 AM
Tiny
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I mean, it wants to start, I smell fuel, but idk why it just wont fire
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Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 5:18 AM
Tiny
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Fuel filter?
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Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 5:20 AM
Tiny
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Try this. Go to our homepage under the diy section. There are directions for checking for spark and fuel pressure. Check them when the car dies.
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Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 5:53 AM
Tiny
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Ok thanks ill do that.
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Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 5:57 AM
Tiny
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LEt me know what you find.
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Friday, December 28th, 2012 AT 6:00 AM

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