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Hard to Start
Hard start issue
CDZIGLAR
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1997 OLDSMOBILE 88
3.8L
6 CYL
AUTOMATIC
208,125 MILES
My car is hard to start, it takes some time you have to keep messing with the switch.
Friday, July 19th, 2019 AT 1:02 PM
1 Reply
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,
Can you check for spark?
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start
Can you hear the fuel pump turn on? If you do, can you check the pressure?
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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