1996 Chevy Lumina start-doesent start

1996 CHEVROLET LUMINA
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GLEN608
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Engine Performance problem
1996 Chevy Lumina 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 20000+ miles

My lumina is driving me to drink!!!! for the past 6 mo. its faled to start try aprox 1 hr later starts up and runs like new. It does this intermitenly never know when rain shine whatever. my wife just went to use it would not go I took her to work came back started up run fine. Its hard to fix something that works then doesent. need help!!!! Glen
May 10, 2010 at 3:59 AM
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When the problem occurs, do some basic testing, if you haven't already. Have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the plugs. If that checks ok, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Some of the national brand autostores used to loan out a fuel pressure gage if you don't have one. An intermittent rpm signal can drive you crazy. I wouldn't replace anything without trying to do some testing.

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May 10, 2010 at 5:21 AM
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