Car won't start

Tiny
RAYRAY85
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  • 2006 CADILLAC CTS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 81,000 MILES
I have a 2006 Cadillac cts. It won't start. It started fine for my husband to move it this morning but when I tried to this afternoon it wouldn't. It sounds like it's trying to start just never makes it. The oil level is fine and we tried jumping it without success.
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 AT 4:58 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey RAYRAY85,

It sounds like you have weak fuel pump, here are a couple of guides that will help you get the problem fixed.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-cranks-excessively-before-starting

and

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

Please run some tests and get back to us.

Best, Ken
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