Dang it, think the fuel press. reg. is going out!

[Promise Land]

Over the last week or so my car is hard to start when it's hot and been sitting for 20-30 minutes. If it's cold, like in the morning, or when I leave work, it's fine. Looks like I may have the dreaded problem. I thought I was going to be safe.

[jsny1010]

Isnt that covered? I remember reading a post a while back about that...

[Francesco]

Over the last week or so my car is hard to start when it's hot and been sitting for 20-30 minutes. If it's cold, like in the morning, or when I leave work, it's fine. Looks like I may have the dreaded problem. I thought I was going to be safe.

My 2009 Versa sedan has also started the same pattern as yours. What is puzzling is why is it fine when it sits overnight; it seems to me that it would have bled off more fuel pressure overnight and be very hard to start. Since it only does it warm or hot I wonder if it has something to do with the change to summer gasoline formulation.

Frank
2009 Versa sedan MT-6 with 13250 mi

[Promise Land]

Frank,

Mine started with it only being hot. This morning it cranked for about 10 seconds before it started. I made an appointment for next week to bring it in as it should be under warranty. I'll report back.

[Knightro2]

Mine went out. It didn't matter if it was cold or hot. It would take 10 seconds or so of crank before the engine would turn over. Or, I could crank it for 2 seconds. Stop, the crank again and it would go.

I was out of warranty by then. It cost me about $150 - $200 from what I remember. Just be prepared to have the inside of your car smell like gas for a couple of days. They get to it by moving your back seat cushions.

[iluvmyVersa08]

Mine went out. It didn't matter if it was cold or hot. It would take 10 seconds or so of crank before the engine would turn over. Or, I could crank it for 2 seconds. Stop, the crank again and it would go.

I was out of warranty by then. It cost me about $150 - $200 from what I remember. Just be prepared to have the inside of your car smell like gas for a couple of days. They get to it by moving your back seat cushions.

I had mine replaced under warranty in Sept 09 and it never smelled like fuel in my vehicle.

And yes, it is covered under warranty (as long as you still have a warranty) ... mine is for 7 years

[Francesco]

Frank,

Mine started with it only being hot. This morning it cranked for about 10 seconds before it started. I made an appointment for next week to bring it in as it should be under warranty. I'll report back.

Don't forget to bring the car in without a full tank; the tank under half full would be better and make it easier for the tech to remove the fuel pump and replace the regulator. How long did did yours start acting up hot before it acted up when cold.

I wonder if they will ever be able to get a permanent fix on the regulator bleed down. It seems that they have tried several versions and still are having problems. Maybe an in-line check valve may be a better fix.

Frank
2009 Versa sedan MT-6

[Promise Land]

How long did did yours start acting up hot before it acted up when cold.

About a week and a half. Most mornings it's ok if I'm on a flat parking spot. My driveway has an incline on one part and it seems to drain back to the tank because of the incline.

[Promise Land]

I dropped my V off at a new dealer in town last night. They opened at 7:30 today and called me at 8:30 saying it was done. I picked it up after work and it started right up. It was just the FPR they took care of. Easy peasy.