1998 Chevy Malibu Fuel Pump

1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU
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BJGANOE
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1998 Chevy Malibu 6 cyl Automatic

I have an issue with my car...we drive it at night runs fine, it sits for 8 hrs...when we go to start it, it turns over but won't start..I then leave it sit for 8 more hours during the afternoon and it starts right up...then the same thing happens drive it at night let it sit, try to start in morning..nothing...let it sit , try it in the afternoon after 8 hours starts..could this be the pump or something else?
Jun 19, 2010 at 9:03 AM
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RASMATAZ
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To confirm what's causing it do below

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 3/16 away from ground-have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Jun 19, 2010 at 9:16 AM
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