97 and 99 Sentra's hard to start

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triplethreat - 24 Dec 2004 06:06 GMT

Both are GXE automatics. From time to time both have suddenly refused to
start for no apparent reason. If I hold the gas pedal to the floor and
crank the starter for about 30 seconds they will finally start and run
rough for a bit then run OK. The problem only happens now and then. Any
ideas on what is wrong?

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Remco - 24 Dec 2004 18:40 GMT

I've seen this on my daughter's Subaru and suspect this can happen to
other cars as well.
it could be the engine's termperature sensor; it measures the coolant
temperature and adjusts accordingly.

Regards,
Remco

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John - 29 Dec 2004 22:39 GMT

This happens to my car as well. If you have someone pinch the gas line
going to the fuel filter while you try and start it. It may take a few times
but this will work. The problem is you need new spark plugs. I know this
sounds crazy, but it works.

J(97 Sentra Here)

> I've seen this on my daughter's Subaru and suspect this can happen to
> other cars as well.
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> Regards,
> Remco

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