Having a weird starting issue

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my01Path
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Joined: Sun Mar 22, 2015 8:40 pm
Car: 2001 Pathfinder
Location: CT, USA

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1st post. Some info on my Pathfinder. 2001 LE Auto 4x4 with 160k.

Recently I've been having a starting problem that only happens every so often. It will start but sounds like a dead battery as it's cranking for a second. Other times it will start just fine. I've replaced the battery, alternator, and today a new starter. I thought the starter would fix it for sure but it still happened twice today. Any other ideas what it could be or places to look? I thought about checking/replacing relay's next. Anyone ever heard of similar issues?
Thanks


eduJ
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Joined: Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:03 am
Car: 1998 QX4

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It might be a fuel pressure regulator issue.

eduJ
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Joined: Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:03 am
Car: 1998 QX4

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I've had a similar issue before that went away on its own. Try turning the key to the "on" position for 5 seconds before starting the car. If this solves the problem, it is most likely the FPR.

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atraudes
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Car: 2001.5 Infiniti QX4 4WD
Location: Sammamish, WA

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Can you describe the problem you're having with cranking a bit more? Is it cranking for a long time, slowing down, clicking, etc.?

my01Path
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Car: 2001 Pathfinder
Location: CT, USA

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I'll add it to the list of things to check next time I work on it.


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