Need a little help with my car taking a long time to start

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knx2
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My car cranks and cranks and cranks and eventually starts. I cannot figure out what is causing it. I have a new k&n filter, new fuel pump, new plugs and wires. What could it be?


knx2
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Could it be my fuel injectors?

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sebazztard
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Car: 1992 Nissan 240sx rb25det project. 2000 Honda Accord LX DD. 1992 Nissan 300zx NA.

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i had the same problem a few months ago and it was the relay under the hood. pop open the the hood, and open the fuse panel near the passenger strut tower and you will see 2 green relays one is egi and the other is fuel pump. switch them around to see if it starts, if so, replace the one that doesnt work. research egi, its easier to read than for me to explain it. hope it helps.

knx2
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That wasn't it. It does the same thing. Cranks and cranks and cranks and cranks then eventually starts.

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Two Fowty
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Car: 1990 240sx hatch, 1989 240sx hatch

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diagnose it. lack of spark, or fuel?

definately check your fuse relays, i would say fuel pump but since that's replaced then i can't really say. check relays and then see what happens

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samxini
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Car: '95 240sx w/Kouki conversion
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Starter or battery?

knx2
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Well it starts after cranking it for a minute or so. The car has power when I drive it. Idles like crap unless I give it just a little gas and then it is solid.

knx2
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The battery was tested fine.


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