1999 Subaru Impreza intermittant starting problem

17,500 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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TOMSTROH
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low mileage vehicle will turn over but not start first few key turns. Then, it sounds like it catches, but no start for next few key turns. Then it starts.. and runs fine. Turn off, and it'll start right away. Wait 1/2 hour, problem repeats itself. This morning it did NOT exhibit problem. But an hour later, it did. Any ideas?
Mar 6, 2008 at 11:47 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like a fuel pressure problem. Install a manual gauge and see what the bleed down rate is when key is turned off. Also want to see what the pressure is when it wont start
Mar 11, 2008 at 7:56 AM
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TOMSTROH
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You were right on the money. The fuel pressure regulator was bad. Took the dealer 3 tries. You diagnosed it first time.
May 14, 2008 at 5:51 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Glad to be of help.
May 15, 2008 at 12:41 AM
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