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Hard Start (Engine Hot)

  1. Check for excessive fuel pressure. Clean and repair fuel return line and/or fuel pressure regulator.
  2. Check for contaminated fuel pressure regulator valve and seat. Clean and repair fuel pressure regulator as required. Check fuel pressure bleed down after engine is turned off.
  3. Check for leaking or inoperative fuel injector. Check fuel injector operation. Check for leaking injector "O" ring seal. Perform injector leakage test.