hard starting

1990 BUICK LESABRE
6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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PATRICK
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car tries to start but wont.after cranking for several minutes the car will start and run fine.
Nov 18, 2010 at 7:44 AM
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JDL
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What is the model year? Use a gage and check fuel pressure, key on engine off and cranking. How long since a tune-up? Any applicable codes?
Nov 18, 2010 at 7:56 AM
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JDL
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I found it 1990.
Nov 18, 2010 at 7:58 AM
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JDL
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Right now it sounds like a fuel pressure issue, 40--47 psi. Some of the national brand autostores used to loan out a fuel pressure gage, if you don't have one.
Nov 18, 2010 at 1:16 PM
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