1992 Cadillac Deville Car will not start

1992 CADILLAC DEVILLE
235,000 MILES • 4.9L • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JENIFERPEEDEN
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First thing in the morning the car will not start. It is not the battery. It is getting power as it tries to crank, but acts as though it's not getting enough fuel or fire. If you pour a little gas in the throttle body it will start and continue to start all day with no issue. The fuel pump was changed about 5 years ago, the fuel filter was changed yesterday, the battery is strong, the idle air control motor was changed 3 days ago (for the second time).
Dec 14, 2014 at 9:13 AM
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HMAC300
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check fuel pressure with a gauge should be 41-47 if port fuel or 9-11 if tbi auto parts rent it
Dec 14, 2014 at 9:21 AM
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JENIFERPEEDEN
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Thanks -- we'll try that. If it is a pressure issue does that mean that the fuel pump needs replacing again? Don't understand why it only does it first thing and then no further problem until the next morning. It only started when it got cold.
Dec 14, 2014 at 10:10 AM
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HMAC300
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you may be justa little low on pressure if not at minimum it will give you problems.
Dec 14, 2014 at 10:17 AM