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1996 Buick Regal Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Check engine light, Gas.
Mileage: 175,000 miles.

Asked on February 16, 2013

Buick Regal Engine Problem

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.
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Replied on February 16, 2013

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

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