Won't always start

2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
123,000 MILES
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PVG
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I have Pontiac grand prix 123000 miles weak start or not at all also when running first few minutes there is a loud noise on front right side of car. Like a belt? What could this be?
Dec 27, 2011 at 10:24 PM
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FIXITMR
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no CEL? what kind of loud noise? does it completely go away? is car moving when noise occurs?
Dec 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM
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PVG
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At engine start misfires won't start without pressing gas pedal while starting. Car makes noises only while idles first ten min then a little more quiet afterwards
Dec 27, 2011 at 11:01 PM
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FIXITMR
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can you describe noise? sometimes a cracked bad exhaust can sound loud but gets quieter as heat closes crack. or your egr pipe could be shot?(also goes to exhaust.
Dec 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM
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On passenger side sounds like a loud whistle or belt then gets quiet after warm up
Dec 28, 2011 at 5:02 PM
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