It will not start on first start of the day

Tiny
LACEYBUGG2125
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  • 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 3.1L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I have to spray starter fluid to start it in the morning, it takes a few tries then once started it keeps starting the rest of the day until the next morning.
Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 11:44 AM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

This sounds like the fuel pump is losing its prime and draining back to the tank.

Then it takes a couple of key cycles for it to get to full pressure for it to start.

I would check the fuel pressure before you start it in the morning. then also check it running.

Fuel Pressure (Key "on", Engine "off") .................... 358-405 kPa (52-59 psi)

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Roy
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Thursday, April 30th, 2020 AT 12:24 PM

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