What Are the Reasons for Difficult Car Starting?

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Difficult car starting is caused by issues such as carbon buildup in the engine and weak spark plug ignition energy. The specific reasons are as follows: Carbon Buildup in the Engine: Carbon deposits can make ignition difficult, accompanied by slight shaking at idle. Cleaning the throttle valve, intake tract carbon deposits, and fuel injectors can resolve this issue. Weak Spark Plug Ignition Energy: Some car owners delay replacing spark plugs beyond the recommended maintenance interval to save money, leading to significantly reduced ignition energy and even misfires. Many modern engines use direct fuel injection, which places higher demands on spark plugs. Insufficient Low-Pressure Fuel Supply: Low fuel pressure in the low-pressure fuel circuit directly causes the engine to require a second ignition attempt. The specific reason is that the first attempt fails because the low-pressure fuel circuit is building up pressure, while the second attempt succeeds. Components to inspect include the fuel pressure regulator, fuel pump, fuel filter, and internal fuel lines.