When the car is cold it starts first time every time, but once it is up to temperature it struggles and takes at least a few turns of the key.
Oct 30, 2017 at 10:06 AM
Hot start problem
LEE L JONES
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- 7 POSTS
This sounds like a classic engine coolant temperature sender issue. Once the sensor gets heat soaked it stops working.
Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when changing the sensor:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement
Below is the location for your car.
5 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-.
Please let us know what you find. I'm interested to see what it is.
Cheers, Ken
Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when changing the sensor:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement
Below is the location for your car.
5 - Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor -G62-.
Please let us know what you find. I'm interested to see what it is.
Cheers, Ken
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Oct 31, 2017 at 6:38 AM
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