why my engine does not start quikly?

1996 OPEL VECTRA
121,000 MILES • FWD • MANUAL
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MARWAN
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My car is Opel vectra CD MODEL 1996 1600 cc. Every time I need to start my engine it takes three tries to turn it on even in hot days. why?
Dec 27, 2010 at 7:32 PM
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MARWAN
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like after one hour. does it need another three tries to turn it on? the answer is no
Dec 27, 2010 at 7:37 PM
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MARWAN
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if you press on the fuel pedal, does this help? the answer is no
is your car a manual gear transmision or automatic? the answer is manual
Dec 27, 2010 at 7:51 PM
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DAVE H
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start by replacing the fuel filter and checking fuel pressure
Jan 7, 2011 at 1:44 AM
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