why does my Iszuzu amigo won,t start when it is hot it does not over heat it will start when it cools off
2000 ISUZU AMIGO
93,498 MILES
JOHNSLICK2
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i have put new fuel filter on it and a new tempture sensor on it that is all i have done on it i rebuilt the engine.
Sep 28, 2011 at 2:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When it doesn't start, have you checked to see if there spark and fuel to the engine.
Sep 28, 2011 at 2:57 AM
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JOHNSLICK2
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no i did not check that but it will start when it is cold.
Sep 28, 2011 at 3:13 AM
JOHNSLICK2
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i think it mite be out of time
Sep 28, 2011 at 3:15 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Does it sound different when cranking when it doesn't start?
Sep 28, 2011 at 3:22 AM
JOHNSLICK2
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no it does not sound differnt
Sep 28, 2011 at 3:35 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Timing will usually cause the engine to sound different when cranking because it is firing at the wrong times.
Sep 28, 2011 at 3:47 AM
JOHNSLICK2
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i smell real strong exaust fumes when running
Sep 28, 2011 at 3:56 AM
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That makes me think it is running too rich (too much fuel). I need you to check for spark and fuel when it doesn't start. That way I can better direct you. There are instructions on our homepage under the DIY section. Let me k now what you find.