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Old Oct 1, 2022 | 07:12 PM
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Hello, my Corvette is a 89. My car I have to crank about 4 to 6 second a total of three cranks until it will start. The second crank seem like it wants to start but normally I will have to crank a 3rd time before it start. Once it starts I can turn it off the engine and then it will start right up. Any comments on possible solutions to fix this problem and what to check. Would be appreciated. Thanks
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Old Oct 1, 2022 | 07:30 PM
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Sorry.
Unfortunately. Voluminous variables.
EFI basics.
(1) scan for codes
(2) cap, rotor, wire condition.
(3) FP at rails.
(4) ground points
(5) battery condition
(6) starter condition.
If you can scan for codes.
FP at rail.
We can pinpoint your specific. Intermittent start.
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