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Old 05-30-2004, 08:10 PM
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Default Won't start when cold

Unless I leave the ignition switch on for about 2 minutes, then it will fire up. Otherwise is will catch a little, but mainly just crank over with nothing.
Old 05-30-2004, 09:03 PM
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Sounds kind of like a failing fuel pump. Double check your fuses and check for leaks around the fuel distributor.
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Default Fuel accumulator failure?

The fuel accumulator's located beneath car, right side, just forward of the fuel tank. When it fails, system fuel pressure will drop between starts. A good accumulator will maintain fuel pressure between starts.
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Default Re: Won't start when cold

going thru a similar prob /w
5ktq check your residual fuel pressure at the fuel dist 2 cold start valve circ 3 most common prb is the resisdual f/press valve its in the tank mounted on top of the fuel pump there is 4 also a pressure valve in the fuel dist that has an O ring & has been known to cause probs as well hope this helps
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Default Re: Won't start when cold

For the record, I do beleive the pump is dying, it makes a pretty distinctive hum when running that started 2000 miles ago.
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That is probably your problem then, PITA to fix!
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