Q: The car has difficult startup after being driven briefly
Hi. My car seems to be starting fine the first time I turn it on, like in the morning when the engine is cold. However, after driving it briefly and stopping it, the car easily cranks but is difficult to start up again. The fuel pressure is fine as well as the pump. What could be causing this? Thank you.
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