1999 Oldsmobile Alero Car acts different when hot or cold.

1999 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BAGLEYSUCKS
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Whenever my car is cold is its going to get, it cranks up great, not even a hitch. But whenever the temp hand is at its usual halfway mark, and i continue to cut the car off, it refuses to crank back up! The only way i can drive my car again after its hot, is to let it sit a while, usually about an hour or so, until its cooled off enough to where it'll crank right up again. Whats wrong?
Mar 7, 2010 at 6:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would start with checking the ignition module. Has the check engine light come on? Also, you may want to have the fuel pressure checked when this happens. Here is a how to for checking:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Also, does the engine ever die while driving at normal operating temp?

Let me know.
Joe
Apr 7, 2010 at 6:28 AM
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