hard start problem

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Yury
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hard start problem

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Hi , AllWondering if anybody has the same problem.Sometimes after I drive, stop, turn off the engine, let it sit for half an hour or so I have difficulty starting it up again. First time it wouldn't start, i do it again right avay and it starts reluctantly.It starts fine after a night in a cold weather.
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cohocarl
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Re: hard start problem (Yury)

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Could be many things. How many miles are on it? If it's still under warranty, I'd swing by the dealer and have them check it, cuz something's "a miss". I never remember having any problems with mine, it always fired right up.
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Mase
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Re: hard start problem (Yury)

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This has been discussed many times.Here's the link to the "Extended Crank" tech service bulletin:http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Toy....html
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Quote, originally posted by Mase »This has been discussed many times.Here's the link to the "Extended Crank" tech service bulletin:http://www.alldata.com/tsb/Toy....htmlThat works if you have a Toyota, but unfortunately, I don't think that GM has released their version of that TSB yet to cover the Vibe.
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Yury
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Re: hard start problem (cohocarl)

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it has about 30 thousand kilometers.dealer said it's that hot soak thing. last time i asked there was nothing no solution from GM.i guess i have to wait for gm to adress this.thanks for replies, guys.
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