1998 Mazda Protege Too long to start

1998 MAZDA PROTEGE
200,000 MILES • 1.5L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LPEEK
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In the am engine turns over to many times before starting rest of the day starts and runs normal. Takes even longer if it has been 2 or more days between starts turns out just to long to crank. New battery didn't help.
Nov 20, 2014 at 4:53 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It sounds like a fuel pressure issue. Are you able to check it? My guess is that the pressure is dropping and taking too long to rebuild. Thus, it is hard to start first thing in the morning. After it has run, some of the pressure remains and the pump can work easier and quicker.

Let me know if you can check the pressure. It should be done after the vehicle is cold and when you would normally experience the problem. If you need directions, let me know.

Joe
Nov 20, 2014 at 8:09 PM