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Won't always start

Tiny
PVG
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  • 2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 123,000 MILES
I have Pontiac grand prix 123000 miles weak start or not at all also when running first few minutes there is a loud noise on front right side of car. Like a belt? What could this be?
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 AT 10:24 PM

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Tiny
FIXITMR
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No CEL? What kind of loud noise? Does it completely go away? Is car moving when noise occurs?
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 AT 10:54 PM
Tiny
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At engine start misfires won't start without pressing gas pedal while starting. Car makes noises only while idles first ten min then a little more quiet afterwards
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Tuesday, December 27th, 2011 AT 11:01 PM
Tiny
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Can you describe noise? Sometimes a cracked bad exhaust can sound loud but gets quieter as heat closes crack. Or your egr pipe could be shot?(Also goes to exhaust.
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 7:29 AM
Tiny
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On passenger side sounds like a loud whistle or belt then gets quiet after warm up
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Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 AT 5:02 PM

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