Engine has 140,000 on it. Hard starting, takes two to three times to start. Runs fine, idle fines after start.
Jan 3, 2007 at 3:46 PM
1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette Hard Start
1998 OLDSMOBILE
MITCHELLTUCKER74
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How old are the :
Fuel filter, plugs or plug wires?
Try this:
Turn the key to the on position, but not cranking. wait 5 sec.
Turn it back off. wait 5 sec.
Repeat this 3 times.
Now crank it.
Does it start right up?
Fuel filter, plugs or plug wires?
Try this:
Turn the key to the on position, but not cranking. wait 5 sec.
Turn it back off. wait 5 sec.
Repeat this 3 times.
Now crank it.
Does it start right up?
Jan 3, 2007 at 10:17 PM
Suggested Repair
Check the age of the fuel filter, spark plugs, and plug wires. Cycle the key to ON without cranking for 5 seconds, then OFF for 5 seconds, three times, and then crank to see if it starts immediately.
Conversation Summary
A 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette with 140,000 miles is hard to start and needs two or three attempts, but then runs and idles fine. The expert asked about the age of the fuel filter, plugs, and plug wires and suggested a key-on prime test before cranking.