Car wont start hot

winowill · 03-30-2009, 10:43 PM

I have the same problem with my Cavalier Z24. Starts no problem when cold, but the minute a drive somewhere and it gets warm, my RPM meter either bounces till it dies, or it just wont start.
If the spark plug wires are turning white, they probably need to be replaced. Check them for thinning. Also, if you popped out your spark plug and found oil, you might be having that problem again. Check it one more time to make sure. You might not have fixed the initial problem.
Someone once told me that as the car gets warm the spark plug wires expand. This might be why you are having problems, if they are old and thinning.

03-30-2009, 10:43 PM	#40
winowill Stock Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 3	Spark Plug I have the same problem with my Cavalier Z24. Starts no problem when cold, but the minute a drive somewhere and it gets warm, my RPM meter either bounces till it dies, or it just wont start. If the spark plug wires are turning white, they probably need to be replaced. Check them for thinning. Also, if you popped out your spark plug and found oil, you might be having that problem again. Check it one more time to make sure. You might not have fixed the initial problem. Someone once told me that as the car gets warm the spark plug wires expand. This might be why you are having problems, if they are old and thinning.