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1997 Cadillac STS won't start

Tiny
DOUG TRAYLOR
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  • 1997 CADILLAC STS
Engine Performance problem
1997 Cadillac STS V8 Front Wheel Drive Automatic

won't start unless you use starter fluid once started runs great don't smell any fuel when trying to start
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 AT 9:50 AM

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Tiny
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First would be to put a fuel pressure gauge on it to see what the pressure is at crank. Then you would need a scan tool to check the cam sensor signal to determine if it is able to synchronize. Usually if the cam sensor sinal is missing, it will start, it will just take an extended amount of time. I suppose if the coolant temp sensor is not reading cold enough, it won't have the proper enrichment, that would be something to check as well.
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