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A long crank after the car sits overnight is not the same pattern as a hot restart after a short stop. Note ambient temperature, fuel level, warning lights, and whether the engine catches and then stalls.
If a code is stored, save it with the freeze-frame data before clearing anything. Avoid repeated long cranking; follow the owner's manual if the car does not start.
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