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Do you have a CEL?
I would first be checking the fuel pressure KOEO and KOER to see if you have adequate fuel pressure. It sounds like you may have an issue with your fuel pump check valve.
One check you can do is cycle the key from off to on a few times to see if the vehicle will start quicker.
Another possible culprit could be your ECT sensor showing incorrect readings.
Good luck and keep us posted.
+1 on Dreamers post and I’d also like to add that you want to try and find the source of the no start when the problem occurs, checking fuel pressure is a great start but it could also be an ignition problem, you might try to check for voltage leaks just
First I’d like to say, thank you to all that have taken their time to answer my post. I just wanted to add that there has been no engine light on. Second, if it would be a fuel pressure issue wouldn’t that effect the overall performance of the vehicle; eg. bad idle etc.?
Thank you again!!Issues with fuel pump check valves and problems with regulators will not always affect engine performance.
Its a very quick test to determine if you have a faulty fuel pump check valve with a fuel pressure test gage.
You may also want to check your ECT with a scan tool that shows PID data or use a ohm meter to see if the resistance increases or decreases (PCT or NCT styles) of the ECT as the temperature of the coolant increases.
+1 on dreamers post, in fact here is a video that I did that can perhaps offer an explanation about the check valve that was mentioned. Also gathering evidence especially while the problem occurs will get you that much closer to a fix even if i
check to see if your battery terminals are tight. I read a tsb about stripped out battery terminal bolts causing a loose connection. C8-)
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