Hard start issue

Tiny
CDZIGLAR
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  • 1997 OLDSMOBILE 88
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 208,125 MILES
My car is hard to start, it takes some time you have to keep messing with the switch.
Friday, July 19th, 2019 AT 1:02 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

Can you check for spark?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Can you hear the fuel pump turn on? If you do, can you check the pressure?

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

Roy
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Friday, July 19th, 2019 AT 1:41 PM

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