2003 Ford Focus starting

2003 FORD FOCUS
80,000 MILES • 2.3L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RANDY SHARP
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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
Aug 28, 2015 at 4:26 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge first auto parts rent it.
Aug 28, 2015 at 11:19 PM
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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
Aug 29, 2015 at 7:22 AM
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HMAC300
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there is a Schrader valve to hook up a gauge on fuel rail. if not you'll need an adapter.
Aug 29, 2015 at 8:35 AM
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