2003 Ford Focus starting

Tiny
RANDY SHARP
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  • 2003 FORD FOCUS
  • 2.3L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
Lately when you start the car cold or hot it seems to be taking longer to start have pretty new plugs in it not time for new ones checked the gap a couple of weeks ago it is fine does any one have any thoughts
Friday, August 28th, 2015 AT 11:26 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge first auto parts rent it.
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Saturday, August 29th, 2015 AT 6:19 AM
Tiny
RANDY SHARP
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One thing about 2.3L in a focus believe it or not it does not have a connection for a fuel pressure gauge
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Saturday, August 29th, 2015 AT 2:22 PM
Tiny
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There is a Schrader valve to hook up a gauge on fuel rail. If not you'll need an adapter.
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Saturday, August 29th, 2015 AT 3:35 PM

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