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Mar 23, 2011 | 05:44 AM

97 texas ta

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From: kirbyville tx

slow to start

Hey guys I need some help. My trans am is slow to start like i have to turn the key three times to get it to start but when I do the car runs fine I just put a new opti on it. So and advice I would appreciate a lot thanks a lot

Mar 23, 2011 | 02:41 PM

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I would guess the pump is on the verge off giving up its ghost.

Try turning the key to run for a couple seconds, then to off. Do this 3 times. If it starts right up. Its time for a fuel pump.

Mar 23, 2011 | 05:37 PM

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A more reliable method of diagnosing the fuel pump is with a fuel pressure test gauge.

Mar 23, 2011 | 07:43 PM

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From: St. Joseph

i have the same problem im going with fuel pump

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