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Old 03-15-2012, 08:16 AM
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I have a 2002 camaro ss.For the past 10 years it has always started fast , after 1 or 2 turnovers.Over the past couple of months it will turn over 8 to 10 times--no start key off then try again ,after 5 or 6 more tunrovers it will start.Runs fine after it starts.What could be causing this? thanks
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shitty fuel pump? bad spark plugs? have you ever changed them?
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I have changed the plugs.How can i test to see if the feul pump is going bad?
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Test the fuel pressure. Rent a tester from Autozone and see what it says.
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OK I can rent a fuel pressure tester. Should i turn the key on and test the pressure at the schrader valve? What readings are good and what readings tell me i have a problem?




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