Hey guys,
I tried doing a general internet search on this topic but it seems there are too many variables to lock it down to one specific cause, so I thought maybe you guys would know a way to pinpoint the issue.
When I start the car for the first time, it starts and idles just fine, no issues. After driving for 10mins or so, if I shut the car off and attempt to re-start it, it's a huge struggle. The engine will crank and crank and finally turn over briefly but then die immediately. I've tried starting it with the throttle closed, throttle open, and feathering the throttle and it doesn't seem to change anything. When I was finally able to get it re-started, the idle was held rather high for a while before settling down and throttle input caused the car to rev up in a very choppy manner. I was able to drive it back home thankfully, but this is obviously going to be inconvenient if I can't sort it out quickly.
I'm assuming the issue is due to one of three things: insufficient fueling, insufficient spark, or improper coolant temperature reading. Any idea where I should start? I just replaced the spark plugs and fuel filter, eliminated the throttle body heater and associated hoses (mess under the intake) and bled the coolant.
I tried doing a general internet search on this topic but it seems there are too many variables to lock it down to one specific cause, so I thought maybe you guys would know a way to pinpoint the issue.
When I start the car for the first time, it starts and idles just fine, no issues. After driving for 10mins or so, if I shut the car off and attempt to re-start it, it's a huge struggle. The engine will crank and crank and finally turn over briefly but then die immediately. I've tried starting it with the throttle closed, throttle open, and feathering the throttle and it doesn't seem to change anything. When I was finally able to get it re-started, the idle was held rather high for a while before settling down and throttle input caused the car to rev up in a very choppy manner. I was able to drive it back home thankfully, but this is obviously going to be inconvenient if I can't sort it out quickly.
I'm assuming the issue is due to one of three things: insufficient fueling, insufficient spark, or improper coolant temperature reading. Any idea where I should start? I just replaced the spark plugs and fuel filter, eliminated the throttle body heater and associated hoses (mess under the intake) and bled the coolant.
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