1997 Oldsmobile Ciera starting

Tiny
ADAMPADO
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  • 1997 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 104,000 MILES
My ciera has trouble starting. Usually I turn the ign once and no start. The second time it fires up. If I do it three times withouit starting or push the pedal too soon It seems like it is flooded (smells of gas). I then wait a couple meinutes and it starts on the second turn again. When the engine is warm it starts right away. Can you help?

Thank You Adam
Monday, September 14th, 2009 AT 10:39 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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I need you to check fuel pressure and fuel pressure drop off. You may have a leak and it takes the pump a few seconds to reprime the system. Here is a how to video and directions:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.
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Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 AT 12:48 PM

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