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Nov 9, 2008, 10:31 AM

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2001 olds alero
6cyl. 70,000 miles
when I turn key first time it wont start or it will start then turn off. turn key for second time car starts and runs perfect. check engine light not on.


Loren Champlain Sr
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Nov 9, 2008, 10:44 AM

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Is this problem in the mornings or any time? If just when first starting in the A.M, I'm thinking a fuel supply problem. The fuel pump (in the fuel tank) has a check valve that is supposed to keep the fuel from bleeding back into the tank. If this happens, it may take several key on/key off cycles to get the fuel pumped back to the engine. To check this, you'd need a fuel pressure guage to see how quickly the pressure drops off after shut-down. Give us as many symptoms as possible.
Loren
SW Washington


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Nov 9, 2008, 11:03 AM

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not just a morning problem


Loren Champlain Sr
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Nov 9, 2008, 11:22 AM

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Okay; Just something to try; Without starting the engine, the next time, try turning the key to ON for 5 seconds, then OFF for 10 seconds. Then, do the same thing again. Then, try starting....If it starts okay, you may want to give this a try for a few days. If it works, we're back to the pump theory. Racking my wee, little brain, I can't think of anything else other than fuel delivery.
Loren
SW Washington






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