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1997 S-10. V-6, starts easy after cranking for some time. Acts like fuel pump needs to run little longer?

I have changed fuel filter and coolant temp sensor. When I turn the key on the fuel pump runs and then stops. I just bump the starter with the ignition key and the pump goes through the same cycle. Do this two times and then the engine will start in one revalution or two! This is when the engine is cold. If I shut down and restart, no problem. If I shut down and wait 10 - 15 minutes before starting the problem begins to re-apear.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    wisdom is right!, dont take the easy way out . Time for a new fuel pump.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

    I unquestionably have a saturn that had an analogous subject. The crank become very good, however the automobile does not start up. despite if it quite is a gasoline pump concern, you are able to might desire to make advantageous your gas point isn't low and attempt hitting the gas tank previously you attempt to start it (i individually used my clenched fist) This worked for me for each week till i become able to take it to my broking. regardless of each and every thing become mentioned and executed, it became out to be the gasoline clear out mandatory to get replaced. Sorry if this does not help. I figured it may not harm. On a distinctive vehicle, my brother had an analogous subject, yet his answer become that the cables that related to the battery have been undesirable. even nevertheless the automobile cranked those battery cables have been nonetheless undesirable. That become an extremely low-value restoration thankfully. stable success!

  • Wisdom
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    The foot valve in the fuel pump is leaking down........New fuel pump.

    Note the pressure regulator can act the same way.

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