hot start issue

[baybaja]

Hey everyone I have a 06 baja turbo and when I take a trip down to the grocery store or somewhere not too far, my baja tends to crank longer than usual when I get back in and start it up. It's not a weak crank. Just takes more cranks than usual to start up. Thoughts or suggestions? Thanks

[anarchy1024]

Probably the cheapest/easiest maintenance-related things that might affect it are fuel filter, spark plugs/wires, air filter... If those haven't been done in a while, I'd probably start there. I haven't personally had that problem, though.

[baybaja]

Thanks for the reply. I've changed spark plugs (such a pain btw) and airfilter. Will try fuel filter next.

[anarchy1024]

When the plugs were changed, did you check the gap to make sure's it's according to the MFR spec? They should be, but sometimes the plugs get bounced around during shipping, and the ground electrode gets bent.

[baybaja]

Yes i did check the gap of the spark plugs before installation.

[pammiesuesguy]

I couldn't find a fuel filter for my 06 turbo, called the dealer and was told they don't have an inline filter like the non turbo cars! Just the pickup filter in the tank, First time I have ever run across this answer.
Rich

[Guacamole]

Don't know if you've solved your issue, but I was listening to a car talk Q&A session at work & someone has your same problem- Subi starts fine when the engine is cold but cranks longer when it's hot. The mechanic recommends checking to see if the fuel injectors are leaking anywhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHL8EF5A7pE skip to 29:18.

[baybaja]

Thanks will take a look