1996 Buick Regal Sometimes Will Turn Over Acts S Getting Gas Try Start Engine

1996 BUICK REGAL
175,000 MILES
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AL2CARPROS
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My Regal sometimes will not turn over (acts like it's not getting any gas) if I try to start the engine without first having turned off the a/c, heater, or even vent. After about 15 to 30 minutes later and having made sure that the a/c, etc. is turned off, it then starts just fine and runs just fine. I'm not sure if this is an engine issue or perhaps a computer issue. Note: Sometimes right after starting the car, the engine revs to about midway on the dial and then comes back down to its normal speed.
Feb 16, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the idle air control control will idle up the motor on initial start up and return idle to normal. it sounds like it is a little high. the iac may be the issue for this.

is the check engine light on??

Roy
Feb 16, 2013 at 11:06 AM
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