Unusual Starting Issue
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2022
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Unusual Starting Issue
1996 CE, LT-1, bone stock. When I go to start the car when it's cold, it fires right up. And about half the time when it's warm it does the same. But the other half of the time it will crank and no start. When I crank it again it starts but not smoothly. It has never not started, but I feel like there's something a little off, and I don't want to risk being somewhere if it finally decides not to start.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2003
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From: Dyersburg TN
Leaking injectors can cause flooding after shutting off until gas can evaporate. You should not see pressure drop in fuel after shut off. If you do, talk to these folks https://fuelinjectorconnection.com/?...SAAEgJ1s_D_BwE
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Simi Valley CA
Vacuum leaks also do that. I've had several cars including my 92 Vette do that. On my 92 the vacuum leak was the back of the power brake booster was cracked. I traced it by putting vice grips on the booster vacuum hose and my idle instantly improved. The vacuum hose above the battery that goes in to some diaphragm (might be cruise control) is another one I've replaced a few times on different c4s. That hose seems to be made of a brittle soft rubber.
Cruising
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Green Bay Wisconsin
Check fuel regulator for leaks
1996 CE, LT-1, bone stock. When I go to start the car when it's cold, it fires right up. And about half the time when it's warm it does the same. But the other half of the time it will crank and no start. When I crank it again it starts but not smoothly. It has never not started, but I feel like there's something a little off, and I don't want to risk being somewhere if it finally decides not to start.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
Any suggestions? Thanks.
