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Old 05-20-2011, 04:33 PM   #2
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Re: 1999 Chevy Malibu starts up, dies, then starts fine

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Originally Posted by aem1988 View Post
Hey everyone, I have a 1999 chevy malibu that about a year ago started having trouble starting up. I'll turn the key and the engine will turn over but then die back down. I'll turn the key a second time and the engine starts and runs just fine. What could be the problem here?

you can check fuel pressure to see if its at proper pressure
install gauge when cold,turn key on engine off to check pressure
you can also prime the pump a few times & see if it starts easier if
a gauge is'nt available.
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