Car turns over for a while before starting
01-14-2009, 10:14 PM
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Car turns over for a while before starting Lately, my car has been not wanting to start up. Sometimes, it starts up just fine, no problems. But about half the time I try and start it (I don't notice any pattern) it'll just turn over for anywhere from 2-4 seconds, then start. Although rare, sometimes it won't start at all, I have to stop turning the key, then try again and it'll start up. Also, sometimes after start up the car will vibrate with a weird idle for about 10 seconds, then it goes to normal idle.
I can give some more details, or I can try and get a video if that will help. Any ideas of possible problems?
I can give some more details, or I can try and get a video if that will help. Any ideas of possible problems?
01-14-2009, 10:29 PM
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Lately, my car has been not wanting to start up. Sometimes, it starts up just fine, no problems. But about half the time I try and start it (I don't notice any pattern) it'll just turn over for anywhere from 2-4 seconds, then start. Although rare, sometimes it won't start at all, I have to stop turning the key, then try again and it'll start up. Also, sometimes after start up the car will vibrate with a weird idle for about 10 seconds, then it goes to normal idle.
I can give some more details, or I can try and get a video if that will help. Any ideas of possible problems?
I can give some more details, or I can try and get a video if that will help. Any ideas of possible problems?
01-15-2009, 10:57 AM
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Check the spark plugs, trust me, I know 
... Then check the wires.
If not them then change the fuel filter and if the problem persists run some fuel injector cleaner. Are you using High Octane gas?
... Then check the wires.If not them then change the fuel filter and if the problem persists run some fuel injector cleaner. Are you using High Octane gas?
01-15-2009, 11:50 AM
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Mine did that. Did it for a year and I couldn't figure it out. Finally found my fuel pressure regulator was shot. It was leaking some fuel into the vacuum lines which would cause it to run funny for the first few seconds as it gagged on fuel where it wasn't supposed to be.
