2001 GMC Jimmy starting my car

2001 GMC JIMMY
118,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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COLBYSTREET2009
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When I go to start my car it takes 3-5 seconds to actually turn over/ start. what is causing this
Sep 6, 2009 at 1:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the engine coolant temperature sensor it acts as carb choke to enrich the fuel during cold starts.
Sep 6, 2009 at 2:37 PM
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