Hard to start

Tiny
LEON WOLNEY
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  • 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 140,000 MILES
When I try and start it, it will crank but have to give a little gas, sometimes it pops in the engine are, when it does that it will run with a little bit of a rough idle. I can smell gas from under the hood after the little rough idle. It runs and idles okay. The check engine light is on. Please give me an idea.
Monday, July 17th, 2017 AT 7:34 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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It needs to be scanned for codes first then check fuel pressure as it can be either a sensor or low fuel pressure. Auto parts rent gauge if handy with cars. See link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 AT 5:53 AM

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