Exactly what happened to me years ago and was killing me for years. Someone suggested me what I suggested you above but I didn't takle it enough in this area. Instead, I went for starter and wiring down there instead. At the end, I found the problem by measuring the voltage everywhere during the time it happened and quick enough before it settle back to normal. And replace the yellow wire from the ignition to the big connector (on the right of the engine bay). No more problem until now (several years)
Reading down further, I see that what you are trying to do is the same at what I was years ago (I'll try it this weekends) and it might not work, because you are trying it when it's not happaning. You have to mearure the voltage while it is happening. What I would suggest you to do is to connect a short pieace of wire everywhere you want to measure, then leave them there. When the car is having problem, take out your metter and measure those points right away. Then when it's back to normal, remeasure them. You will see where the problem is.
If you search for "yellow wire" and "starter", "starting problem" under my name. You will see part of the trend I went through and many others' responses with same problem.
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Originally Posted by llangston1
Ok I just tried to start the car and it started fine. Just like it always has. So what sort Of temperature related problem could have happened? During the 4 hour trip home today it started every time we stopped. It only stopped working after I made it home. Then after sittIng in the driveway for several hours it works fine. I am totally confused. Suggestions?
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