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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:44 AM
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Ok i have tried to research this but i can find out what the problem is.

I have a '02 formula 113k, only light bolt ons.
heres the story... I drive my car everywhere but i started to notice that if I get on hard and run around town or whatever then i stop at lets say at the gas station, when i try to start it up again it wont start. what is the deal is it getting to hot orr what... can anyone tell me whats going on or somethings i should check.

i also have the PO410 check engine light... secondary air injection malfunction.. can this have anything to do with it?

I thought it might be VATS but the security light doesnt come on..
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Old May 4, 2011 | 04:35 AM
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If its only doing it after a drive around town and then starts after it cools off then is the starter.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 04:41 AM
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Well its only when I drive it hard. It's fine if I just cruise. That's the starter?
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Old May 4, 2011 | 10:51 AM
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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:09 AM
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Im assuming it cranks but does not start? If it cranks then it is not the starter. you need to get it hot, cut it off, make sure its malfuctioning and then start testing. I would check for fuel pressure while it wont start, if you have pressure then you need to make sure the injectors are firing, then check for spark. Good luck!!
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Old May 4, 2011 | 11:28 AM
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The thing is its not cranking. Like the cluster goes dim and nothing. I hear the fuel pump priming the motor.
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The thing is its not cranking. Like the cluster goes dim and nothing. I hear the fuel pump priming the motor.
Then your starter is going...
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I would agree with Ironfist. Check the relay first. Is it clicking when you try to engage the starter? It's located under the hood near the drivers headlight.
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