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[strredwolf]

After sitting for about 17 hours, the truck started right back up again from a cold start.  Dad drove it straight home.

Turned it off, tried starting again.  No go.

Damn thing must have a 6 hour timeout.  It won't start warm!

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[kazriko.livejournal.com]

I had this problem with my Buick Regal. It turned out in that case that oil had dripped down into the crankshaft sensor and it wouldn't operate while the oil in the sensor was warm. Replacing that sensor made the thing work... at least for another 6-8 months. I had to replace that sensor frequently from then on out. ($15 per pop.)

To get into any more detailed diagnosis I'd have to have more details. I doubt it'd be a crankshaft sensor, unless it's an electronic ignition S10, but there may be some other similar problems of fluid getting where it doesn't belong when the engine is warm, or some part that is expanding due to heat, etc.