1996 Cadillac Deville doesnt like to start

NYUPIPE

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1996 CADILLAC DEVILLE

I have a 1996 Cadillac Deville with 115K miles. When I start the car sometimes it turns over but does not start. I have to give it gas to get it going. Once the car is started I do not have any problems. I have never changed the fuel filter, and figured this is where I would start. Do you guys agree, or is there something else you would recommend?

Sunday, October 14th, 2007 AT 8:54 PM

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BUZZSAW

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Need to ck it for a tune up, is the check engine lite on? ( And pushing on the gas petal doesnt give it gas, its fuel injected) tune up due at 100k miles, needs good plugs not bosch

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Sunday, October 14th, 2007 AT 9:54 PM

NYUPIPE

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I replaced the spark plugs at 90K with factory default delcos. The engine runs fine once its started. I understand its fuel injected, but it definetly gets gas when I push the pedal while turning it over. When I try to start it is turning over, but the rpms are below the normal 600-650. If I give quick small press on the pedal it starts, and then idles 600-650. Could the fuel injector just be clogged? I would think either fuel injector, filter, cadillic converter, or fuel pump would all have issue once engine is running not just at start. However something is definetly causing this.

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Monday, October 15th, 2007 AT 9:30 PM

BUZZSAW