1997 Oldsmobile Ciera starting

1997 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
104,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ADAMPADO
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My ciera has trouble starting. Usually I turn the ign once and no start. the second time it fires up. If I do it three times withouit starting or push the pedal too soon It seems like it is flooded (smells of gas). I then wait a couple meinutes and it starts on the second turn again. When the engine is warm it starts right away. Can you help?

Thank You Adam
Sep 14, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I need you to check fuel pressure and fuel pressure drop off. You may have a leak and it takes the pump a few seconds to reprime the system. Here is a how to video and directions:

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.
Sep 16, 2009 at 12:48 PM