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Old 06-05-15, 09:52 AM
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I've been having the below issue for several weeks now, sometimes it takes 3 or more tries to fire up. Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0EKdPDqbOk

And last night, this happened after firing up. Drove her home slowly.

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Originally Posted by designo
I've been having the below issue for several weeks now, sometimes it takes 3 or more tries to fire up. Check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0EKdPDqbOk

And last night, this happened after firing up. Drove her home slowly.



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Interesting, I don't have that message like you on the screen.
I'm so afraid the dealer tomorrow tells me "catyltic converter"...... expensive!!!

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This morning...

Off to the dealer she goes! Fingers crossed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLgk...ature=youtu.be
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Dealer says they hooked up the OBD and it shows faulty Crankshaft Positioning Sensor.
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Originally Posted by designo
Dealer says they hooked up the OBD and it shows faulty Crankshaft Positioning Sensor.
Did you check the battery?!
When was the last time you replaced the sparks ?!

I've read many posts. There are several parts may cause this problem like :
Low Break fluid.
Battery.
Gas Cap.
Sparks.
Open circuit in one of the wires.
O2 sensor.
Catalytic convertor.

There are hundred of parts can't replace them all to get it solved. I have got the codes p0420 and p0430 which refer to catalytic converter. It is so expensive I am afraid to buy without making sure it will clear the faults or not.
Majority of people saying it is due to loose in the Gas Cap. I have checked it already, when i open it there is no gas pressure come out! I think i has to replace it. Hope it will solve it.
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The problem is I don't have time and energy to test everything myself.
Dealer just came back with a total quote of $1900 for 100k service and solving this problem.

They say replace spark plugs, and crank position sensor along with starter assembly.

Attached is the quote.

To convert local currency to US$, just divide by 0.378

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