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The engine is harder to start when hot.
Check the batteries first. Quite the opposite, actually. Electrical resistance does, however, increase with a rise in temperature, and electrical components are more likely to fail when hot. Had this exact thing happen on my last truck at 4 years old in the middle of August. Diesel mechanic put me onto that tip, and that was his explanation. Swapped the batteries and it was cured. Lots of possibilities, and just offering one of the potentially easier fixes.
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Wires act funny when going bad. Especially with varying temps. Check the wires going from ignition switch to starter. Especially the battery cables.
Sometimes, new batteries will mask these issues. So check 'em anyway. You can also fry a new starter or solenoid.
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I am amazed at the number of times female friends of my wife, who have no husbands, have a car that "won't start".... so my wife calls me to help them out...I'd bet 90% of the time the battery cables are just slightly loose, on one side or the other...
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