How long since overall tune-up? Use a gage and check proper fuel pressure, key on engine off. vin K 48--55 psi. Also, check that the fuel pressure will hold for bit, with the key off.
Check fuel trims when problem is ongoing, see if trying to add or remove fuel? If temp related check the coolant temp sensor.
Over-fueling on a hot engine can make it hard to start. Pushing the pedal to the floor should put it in "clear flood mode" and help it to start.
Could be other issues?
SOURCE: my car wont stay running
Does the engine die as soon as you release the key, or does it run for a couple of seconds after you release the key and then die? If it dies as soon as you release the key, try holding the key for a few seconds and see if it will stay running as long as you are holding the key (the starter will make a grinding sound while holding the key but won't hurt anything). If it stays running while you hold the key then dies when you release it, that indicates that the ignition switch is bad.
SOURCE: check engine light comes on upon start up
alot of cars show a crankposition sensor on a test if it was bad car would not run unless you have a problem with car stalling or running bad when it gets hot not a ignition module if car still runs good not a major problem one problem would be a bad 02 sensor does not mess with car alot gas milage loss mabe slight hesitaion look at sensors that dont mess with engine if not 02
SOURCE: Car stumbles,hesitates,loses power on Hwy, randomly
Did you check earth connection of electric system?
SOURCE: Olds 2000 intrigue, when cold and even sometimes
hcmartini - did you mean you replaced the ignition switch behind the ignition key? How much would that cost?
SOURCE: 94 Bravada that stumbles and stalls.. won't start when warm..
Try checking the exhaust flow when someone else is pushing down on the gas petal.The farther the petal gos down,the more exhaust should be coming out. I replaced my catalitic convertor at 44000 miles, it was clogged. I had them install a high flow type.
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