2004 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD; 37,000 miles

2004 NISSAN XTERRA
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MONKEYGIRL
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I bought this vehicle brand new in Dec. 03; about 3 weeks ago, had to replace factory battery. Now, I am having trouble starting the car. It will crank, but it takes about 3 tries for the engine to finally "catch" and start. Once it starts, it runs fine. It will do this whether it has been sitting off for a long time or even if it has just been turned off recently and is still warm. This is the first starting problem I have had with this vehicle. Any ideas?
Nov 15, 2007 at 7:54 PM
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BLACKOP555
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i belive you may have a bad fuel pressure regulator and it is bleeding off the pressure. try turning hte key on and holding it there for 5 secs then off and repeat this 5 times, then try to start, if it fires up it is the regulator if not. well go deeper.
Nov 15, 2007 at 8:01 PM