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Old 04-25-2015, 04:43 PM
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When I start the car in the morning, it takes about 3-4 seconds to start. But if I'd turn it off then it'd start almost immediatly. I just replaced the battery, so that should be good enough (except if 90Ah battery is too small?).

What could be the cause? I've done a bit of reading regarding crank position sensor, but then the car would always have problems with starting, not only when cold (or off for more than a few minutes)?
 
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Old 04-25-2015, 05:53 PM
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Mine does the same, haven't worried too much about it since it doesn't leave me stranded and runs fine. Will be interesting to see the responses. Been meaning to get a fuel pressure gauge on my car, but been procrastinating.
 
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Old 04-25-2015, 08:55 PM
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It could be either the fuel pump or filter. Try cycling the ignition switch a few times to pos 2 before moving to start. That will identify a fuel supply problem.
 
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