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Car starts fine in morning but after i drive a few miles and turn car off sometimes it doesnt start it can take anywhere between 40 min to 3 hours to start again ....what is causing this ...i have one code 0445 2008 saturn aura xe 3.5
What makes this problem better or worse?
Leaving hood up seems to help it start in a shorter manner of time
How long has your 2008 Saturn Aura had this problem?
2 months
1 Reply
Hello, a no start for such a long period sounds like fuel delivery related - like the fuel and air mixture are off and you aren't getting enough fuel delivery to get the vehicle started. I'd recommend a fuel pressure test; also checking the air intake system would be important. I lean towards fuel because fuel pump and delivery issues don't usually generate a trouble code. P0445 refers to the purge control valve in the evaporative emissions system. I don't see this causing a no start - but I suppose if the fuel tank is not allowed to ventilate properly there could be a concern with fuel delivery? That's a stretch... Still it's important to repair what you know to be wrong before guessing elsewhere. I would suggest some hands on testing - especially when the problem occurs, including fuel pressure testing. https://repairpal.com/auto-repair-near-me