Hard to start Cold

CHEVROLET CAMARO
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MNOLTE
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I have a 1998 3.8 L V6 Camaro with a little over 50 K miles (auto trans). It currently requires excessive cranking before the engine turns over, especially when the engine is cold. I replaced the spark plugs, the fuel filter, and the fuel relay switch. I hear the fuel pump buzzing while turning the car to the "On" position. I'm not sure what the problem is.
May 30, 2007 at 10:11 AM
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E40WATER12
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How old is youre battery? Is youre battery fully charged or putting out good current?. Could have a weak starter. Or weak coil packs.
Jun 7, 2007 at 9:27 PM
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MNOLTE
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Thank you very much for the reply.
I actually just recently bought a new battery, and I replaced the coil packs about a year ago by the advice of a guy at Murray's. None of these changes made a difference in starting performance. I guess the starter may be the problem, but it currently does not sound weak.
Jun 8, 2007 at 12:49 AM
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