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Doesnt want to start after sitting

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FittipaldiTalon

15+ Year Contributor
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Nov 2, 2004
vero beach, Florida
The cars been sitting for the past 15 years until lately. After I drive it for a few hours then it sits for an hour or so it doesnt want to start. Ill sit there and have the key turned and then after a few tries it will slowly start to turn over and idle really roughly and then if i blast the AC it will kick the idle up a little and help it out. Once I drive it though it runs perfectly

What are the first things on the list I should check?
Injector test? Spark plugs? what else?



Thanks
 
Sitting for 15 years! :hmm:

I would def to a tune up for sure. If you haven't already....

New:

1. Spark plugs and wires

2. Battery

Once those 2 are done, Seaform it! Stuff works great.

If you haven't already, have your alternator tested too.
 
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