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I have to spray my intake with starting fluid to.

Tiny
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
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I have to spray my intake with starting fluid to start my car. I just replace my fuel filter and pump yesterday. The car was completely dead before that it wouldn't start at all and now I still have to spray it one time after it sits for a while. What could be causing this?
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Thursday, October 18th, 2012 AT 8:29 PM

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Tiny
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DOes it run good after the prime?Have you checked to see if your fuel pressure is bleeding down?Any codes in the computer?
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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Yes the car runs fine after that. I only have to spray it in the morning after sitting all night and at night after sitting while at work. Codes on computer pop up cold coolant thermostat. How do I check that. I'm trying to learn.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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Please give me the exact code numbers you have not code descriptions?I think that will lead us to the problem you have.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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I do not have exact code numbers. I also Just changed the spark plugs and wires yesterday.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:01 PM
Tiny
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You could have a bad coolant temp sensor can you get the codes read and let me know the exact code numbers?
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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I know that is what pops up on the code reader I just don't have the exact code. Approx how much is that?
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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The sensors are pretty cheap can you please get me the codes that would really help instead of just guessing.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 5:02 PM

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