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I have a 2000 GMC Sonoma with the 2.2 liter engine.
Sent to Car Experts August 28 08:55 PM

I have a 2000 GMC Sonoma with the 2.2 liter engine. After driving it for 15 - 20 minutes,
and then shutting it off, it will not restart until it has cooled off. What could be causing this problem?

 

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August 28 8:58 PM (2 minutes and 30 seconds later)
         
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In order to troubleshoot the problem accurately, some things have to be tested during the actual problem. Any other time and everything will check out good. Trying to diagnose this any other way amounts to guessing and that is just not accurate by any technician.

Every engine requires spark, fuel and compression to run. That's what we have to look for.
You need to first test a few functions during the failure.

1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester. If none found, check for power supply on the + terminal of the coil with the key on.


2) Test for injecter pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injecter with the key on.


3) Use a fuel pressure gauge to test for correct fuel pressure, also noticing if the pressure holds when key is shut off.

Once you have determined which of these functions has dropped out,
you will know which system is having the problem.

Here's what the noid light looks like.

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