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Old 10-17-2010, 08:40 PM   #1
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Two of my friends have cavaliers with 2.2 engines and both crank excessively before starting my first thought was a fuel pump or regulator issue but one of the cars has had both replaced recently. My question is is this a common problem and what steps should I take to find out what the problem is without replacing a lot of needless parts.
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Old 10-18-2010, 06:22 PM   #2
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Re: hard starting

Mine starts right up...but I have ALL new injectors and coils... Does it throw any codes or pending codes ?.....How about fuel filter ??? and new plugs/wires ????
Also have the battery check... Load test at Parts Shop...I know in my area..Advance Auto will test for free....

Cheers Mater ...good luck ....

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Re: hard starting

If you press the gas pedal down a little, does it start right up? If so, sounds like the TPS. That fixed my Cavalier with that problem.
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Re: hard starting

need to do some diagnoising i'd start with fuel pressure but you'll need a gauge for checking
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