c5 wont start on its first try

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Jul 16, 2011 | 11:58 PM

siberian.mist

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c5 wont start on its first try

i have a 99, only mod is borla cat back... sometimes when i start the car and its already warm, it will start up, die instantly. then when i try to restart it everything is fine... i have looked in the search, found nothing, and i have no codes.. i have no idea where to begin

Jul 17, 2011 | 07:23 AM

baxsom

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fuel maybe? do you know if it has the original fuel filter or not?

Jul 17, 2011 | 07:49 AM

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I think I'd be looking at the ignition switch. Many reports of problems with burned contacts and so on that would cause this.

Jul 17, 2011 | 08:11 AM

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Both responses seem to be right on. Have you changed the fuel filter recently? If its a non Delc0, it could be the cause. Also there was a recall on starter/ignition switches years ago

Jul 17, 2011 | 12:07 PM

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i just got the car with 55k on it i have no idea if the filter has been changed but i will take care of it, looks like the fuel filter is a little pricier than usual on these cars

Jul 17, 2011 | 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by siberian.mist

i just got the car with 55k on it i have no idea if the filter has been changed but i will take care of it, looks like the fuel filter is a little pricier than usual on these cars

I you decide to replace it you must get that pricier fuel filter. It has a regulator built into it. Car won't run right without it.

Jul 17, 2011 | 01:55 PM

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ok just ordered this... ill let you guys know what changes after i put this thing in

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wix-3...Q5fAccessories

Jul 17, 2011 | 03:10 PM

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the WIX 33737 filter is a direct replacement for the ac delco one. it does have the pressure regulator. many many people on this forum have used it for years myself included. I would place a bet that Wix actually makes the filter and then puts the AC delco label on it for resale.

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