It will not start unless I spray starting fluid in the in take

Tiny
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  • 2002 GMC SONOMA
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  • V6
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Stays running after that. That is every time I try to start it unless it is warm. (The engine) then it will start right up.
Saturday, October 12th, 2019 AT 11:55 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Just so I understand, if you let the vehicle sit it will start if you put starter fluid in the intake. If the engine is warm, it will restart with no starter fluid. Either way after it is started, it runs fine with no other issues?

If so, we need to let it sits so that it won't start on its own and hook up a fuel pressure gauge to the engine and just go key on and see what the pressure comes up to. Then crank it and see what the pressure is.

Once you write these down, then I want you to get it started with starter fluid and check the fuel pressure again.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Sunday, October 13th, 2019 AT 12:50 PM

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