2002 GMC Safari Van starting problem when the engine is cold

Tiny
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  • 2002 GMC SAFARI
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 85,000 MILES
2002 GMC Safari Van mileage: 85,000. Within about six days, our van has rapidly developed a starting problem when the engine is cold. The temperature has dropped in the last few days making the problem worse. If the engine has run for a few minutes, you can shut it off and it will restart right away. My first thought was the fuel pump because it has the loudest fuel pump I have ever heard and now I can barely hear it. However, I can drive down the road, open to full throttle and the van takes off like it always has. This morning the only way I got it to start (it was fifteen degrees F) was to switch the key to ON for a few seconds and shut it to off, repeat two to three times then turn to start. Then it would start, but not quite as well as it normally has done.

Monday, January 10th, 2011 AT 9:20 PM

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Tiny
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Do a fuel pressure test when you are having hard starting problems. You will probably find a faulty fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator. If the fuel system checks okay, scan the computer for fault codes.
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Monday, January 10th, 2011 AT 9:22 PM

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