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Old May 1, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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my car is 2005 c6 z51 18k miles...sometimes it doesnt wanna crank first couple tries..any ideas would be great ...stock xcept muffler delete kit.. 6sp..ive ran a few different fuel system cleaners through it and i only run 93 oct
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Old May 1, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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do you mean it doesn't wanna crank, or doesn't wanna start/Because if it's cranking problem,than it's electrical,not fuel related..........
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Old May 1, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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like it will turn over i hit button down to turn off then most the time the 2nd time it will crank but sometimes it takes 3 times to start
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Old May 1, 2012 | 04:27 PM
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Clean the chassie ground lug on the frame rail located beneth the battery and passenger side exhaust manifold. It is a 10mm deep well socket and you have a couple of large GM wire looms to work around. My 09 was doing the exact same thing.
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wow..gonna do that right now
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Old May 1, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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It's the ground for your fuel pump.
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