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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Need some heads up on this problem before i dive in to deep. When i twist the key to start it up it will crank and crank with not starting(90% of the time), but if you let it crank for just a second or two and let go of the key it fires up. This happens hot or cold. 87c4--auto. no mods.
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Old Apr 4, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Are you waiting a fuel seconds at the acc position for the fuel pump to run?
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Are you waiting a fuel seconds at the acc position for the fuel pump to run?
Yes , i always wait untill i hear the pump stop before i try to start it.
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I was having a similar problem,in my case it was a messed up distributor. It had gotten water inside and rusted.
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Originally Posted by dukeallen
I was having a similar problem,in my case it was a messed up distributor. It had gotten water inside and rusted.
I was thinking of trying that just for the heck of it . I'm sure it could use one i have no idea how old it is. I was hoping it had nothing to do with the ignition switch (I don't like messing with them) I 'll try a cap and rotor first. So far this month my wifes car took a dump then a week later my truck took a dump. Trouble runs in three's
and i had to put my dog to sleep last week
I think this month i could wright a country song

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Check for spark when cranking, when you let off the key the system goes from a start schedule to a run schedule, the engine might be starting when the last to fire cylinder hits as you let off the start position.
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