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Old 07-03-2013, 11:59 PM
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This has been happening ever since I bought jack. In the morning when I go to start the car it would crank for atleast 5 secs maybe a bit more before firing up. It would run and feel fine once I start driving. I can start the car thru the day and it would fire right up. But as soon as I leave it over night I get that long start in da am where can I start to look for to fix this...its quite embarrassing when it dont fire up normally
 
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What's the normal ambient temp when you start in the morning? (and mid day?) In the morning, have you tried turning the key in the ON position for at least 3 seconds & then turning the key to start position?
 
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What's the normal ambient temp when you start in the morning? (and mid day?) In the morning, have you tried turning the key in the ON position for at least 3 seconds & then turning the key to start position?
Lately around 76....but it did that when it was 40-50. I think I have tried that before but still got a longstart. I will try again in da am
 
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ok i did it today around 12ish and it started fairly fast.....what could this mean>?
 
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With the key on for a few seconds it allows fuel to pressurize; keep experimenting with between 3 - 5 seconds with the key on before cranking over. If it consistently starts normally with non extended cranking then I would be leaning toward a fuel problem:
I would consider using a bottle of "sea foam" or techron - Amazon.com: techron

run your tank down to almost E - then add the bottle before you fill up the tank. Run the car a little harder than you normally drive it with this tank of fuel. Run the tank almost to Empty before you fill up again.

After this, replace the fuel filter; then see if your car starts normally again
 
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Originally Posted by Ace25
With the key on for a few seconds it allows fuel to pressurize; keep experimenting with between 3 - 5 seconds with the key on before cranking over. If it consistently starts normally with non extended cranking then I would be leaning toward a fuel problem:
I would consider using a bottle of "sea foam" or techron - Amazon.com: techron

run your tank down to almost E - then add the bottle before you fill up the tank. Run the car a little harder than you normally drive it with this tank of fuel. Run the tank almost to Empty before you fill up again.

After this, replace the fuel filter; then see if your car starts normally again
i replaced the fuel filter when i firest got the car, i run 2 bottles of techron chevron every oil change but i did the wait 3 seconds method this morning and it started fairly good again i gotta do the seafoam again cause i did it wrong the first time, and also wait till next oil change
 
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