Car doesn't want to start
08-07-2010, 05:19 PM
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Car doesn't want to start My car will almost never start on the first try, it's a 98 LS1 automatic. Usually on the first or 2nd try it will start up, but will chug for a couple of seconds and then rev up past 2k rpm. Also, I sometimes notice a burning smell after it get's through it's "lugging" stage around 5-600rpm.
Any suggestions? I don't know a ton about cars, and haven't had a chance to make it to a mechanic.
Thank you for any advice
Any suggestions? I don't know a ton about cars, and haven't had a chance to make it to a mechanic.
Thank you for any advice
08-09-2010, 09:05 PM
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Well you could have a clogged fuel filter, those things are about $12.00 and take 5 minutes to replace. Could also be a dirty MAF, a can of MAF cleaner is about $7.00 and takes a few minutes to clean the MAF. Just take off the lid and bellows....leave the MAF on there and spray the entire screen and mainly the little sensor wires behind the screen. Let it dry for 15 minutes and go for a drive. Might be that simple.
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08-10-2010, 10:54 PM
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Another thing to check if new filter doesn't fix it, is might be a fuel pump going bad. Had a loss of power, and replacing the pump fixed it.
Try to drain the fuel tank as much as possible before dropping it or it will be a nasty handful. Also pay close attention to the lines on the pump housing before fully dropped. Removing filler neck and vent were not necessary, just take it loose at body.
Try to drain the fuel tank as much as possible before dropping it or it will be a nasty handful. Also pay close attention to the lines on the pump housing before fully dropped. Removing filler neck and vent were not necessary, just take it loose at body.
