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Usually Hard to Start

HARD TO START / USUALLY

Check in the order shown
1. Fuel quality.
2. Spark plugs.
3. Idle speed control motor.
4. Engine coolant temperature sensor circuit.
5. Exhaust gas recirculation system.
6. Fuel pressure regulator.
7. Fuel pump.
8. Fuel lines.
9. Compression.
10. Piston rings.
11. Ignition timing.
12. Ignition circuit.
13. Intake air temperature sensor circuit.
14. Injectors.
15. Engine control module.