Starting issue when vehicle is hot

Tiny
LOSHITH
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  • 1996 TOYOTA VAN
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 95,000 MILES
Hello there. I have a Toyota Town Ace CR27 YOM96 1996CC(2.0L) natural aspirated single overhead cam 8 valve diesel. It has occurred to me that starting my vehicle when the engine is hot after I drive it for some time is difficult. My cold engine starts in a single crank regardless whether the outside temperature is hot or cold. But when I try to start the engine after I drove it for some time and the engine reaching its working temperature it takes long cranks to start the engine. I have driven 150,000 KM and the engine is still in good shape. No engine oil leaks or blown gaskets. I would appreciate any opinions about what caused this situation so hopefully, I can find a solution?
Friday, January 25th, 2019 AT 6:10 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the engine coolant temperature sensor is not working right. Do you have a check engine light on? If so let's read the codes here are two guides to help us get started.

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

and this guide will walk you through the steps of changing the sensor

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/coolant-temperature-sensor-cts-replacement

Please run down these guides and report back.
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Saturday, January 26th, 2019 AT 11:58 AM

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