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1996 Buick Regal Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuel pressure, Air conditioner, Engine.
Mileage: 175,000 miles.

Asked on February 16, 2013

Buick Regal Fuel pressure Problem

My 1996 Buick Regal seems to have an intermittent problem and sometimes won't start when I happen to have the air conditioner or even just the vent air on. I don't know much about cars but the engine won't turn over and it appears that it's not getting any gas. However, it seems to start just fine if I happen to remember to first turn off the a/c, heat, vent or any interior temperature controls. As a rule, if I go back about 15 to 30 minutes later with the a/c already off, it then starts just fine.
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Replied on February 16, 2013

first, monitor the fuel pressure when it will not start. you can rent a fuel pressure gauge from a parts store.

check for spark as well. lets see what system is not working when it will not start

Roy

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