1992 Chevy Beretta Starting problem

1992 CHEVROLET BERETTA
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BRIANW2217
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My 1992 Chevrolet Beretta does not start on the first try. It sometimes turns over several times before starting. I had the starter tested at Autozone and it is okay. The flywheel teeth are all intact. I do not know what else to try.
Feb 9, 2010 at 6:22 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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turn the key to the ON position.
listen for a very slight hum that lasts for about 3 seconds...

That is the fuel pump running.

report back about if you can, or cannot hear it.
Feb 9, 2010 at 11:28 PM
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BRIANW2217
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Yes, when I turn the key on, I can hear the fuel pump.
Feb 10, 2010 at 11:50 AM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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turn the key to ON and wait for the pump to build up pressure.
Now, turn the key to CRANK and see if it starts sooner.

(I'm trying to check if it's a fuel problem)
Feb 11, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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BRIANW2217
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Thank you, I will try that tomorrow morning and get back with you.
Feb 11, 2010 at 9:58 PM
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BRIANW2217
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This did not seem to be the issue. Some times it seemed to work. We would turn the key to on, try to start, it didnt start. But, then, we turned it to on and waited a bit longer and it did start. However, there were more times that we tried to start it yesterday it seemed that even when we turned the key to on but waited to actually start it, it would still take several tries to start it. It does always start but it just sometimes take several tries.
Feb 13, 2010 at 11:35 AM
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