Hard to Start or Won't Start When Engine is Warm
The engine cranks but fails to start when warm, indicating a potential issue with fuel delivery, ignition, or engine sensors that are temperature-sensitive.
Diagnosis Details
Possible Causes
Faulty engine coolant temperature sensor (ECT) sending incorrect warm signal to ECU, causing overly rich or lean mixture
Failing fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator that loses pressure when hot (vapor lock or heat soak)
Crankshaft position sensor or camshaft position sensor failing when warm (intermittent signal loss)
Ignition coil or module breakdown due to heat, causing weak or no spark when warm
Fuel injector leak or stuck injector causing flooding when hot
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What You Should Do
Check for diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) using an OBD-II scanner.
Test the engine coolant temperature sensor resistance when cold vs.
hot.
Verify fuel pressure during hot start attempt.
Inspect crankshaft and camshaft position sensors for heat-related failure.
Check for spark at plugs when warm.
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