Long crank/no start warm engine

2005 NISSAN SENTRA
165,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WOODROW22
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The car starts fine on the first start of the day or if it has been sitting for long periods of time. My problem is after car gets up to operating temperature it will not start or has long crank times. I've read about this issue until my eyes bleed and can't find a definitive solution to this problem. I've replaced the thermostat, fuel pump, all 4 spark plugs, 1 ignition coil that was bad and crankshaft position sensor. None of these things fixed or even helped the problem. Has anybody found a solution to this yet?
Jul 21, 2020 at 9:25 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

When it does not start, can you check the fuel pressure to be sure there is pressure to the rail?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

When it does not start and you crank it, can you tell me if the tachometer shows some RPM reading?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Are there any codes stored in the system?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Roy
Jul 21, 2020 at 11:18 AM
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WOODROW22
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Yesterday I went ahead and replaced the camshaft position sensor. Happy to report that the car has not had any further issues with long crank/no start. I'm not sure if it was a combination of things I replaced or if that was the problem to begin with. Hope this helps someone with these issues.

ASEMASTER6371, to answer your questions I did not check the fuel pressure nor the codes stored (probably not smart on my end). The tachometer stayed buried on 0 with absolutely no movement while cranking. I appreciate the quick response to my issues and will use this site for future repairs.
Jul 22, 2020 at 7:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Jul 23, 2020 at 4:08 AM