1999 Chevy Prizm 3-4 second start-up

1999 CHEVROLET PRIZM
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LPEEK
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99 prizm with 100k has got slow to crank. turns over ok just 3-4 seconds to fire-up. did crank in 1 second in past. tuneup?
Jun 23, 2010 at 8:07 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Hi lpeek, Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation

Check the fuel pressure if its within specs if okay test the coolant temperature sensor, clean out the idle air control valve and also test the throttle position sensor
Jun 23, 2010 at 8:33 AM
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