After driving the car in very hot weather (ca 90 degrees) in California.... for a few miles and then stopping the car
turning off the motor, and trying to restart, I have to wait for a couple of hours, or so, before I can continue.
I have discovered that, when I open the hood, I can restart after about two minutes.
(Obviously it has to do with the outside temperature... but how can I solve the problem?)
What could be the cause? I have taken it to several mechanics for several months now,
but the problem persists, only when the weather is hot. It is worse when it is humid outside.
I have no problem when the temp is below 90, or so.
I just had the battery connections cleaned, but the problem is still the same. Everything works fine when I drive.
I wonder if it could be a relay switch? Or anything else?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks

Blitzmesser

 

Bad starter.

 

Thank you very much for your suggestion. I had the starter motor replaced in August 04.
Do you think it could wear out that fast?
I have been reading the forum. Could it possibly the engine speed sensor?

 

If the engine doesn't crank over at all then the starter isn't working.

If it was rebuilt then yes it can wear out that fast.