1995 Pontiac Sunbird cold start

1995 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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C.BARNES
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car will only start cold using starting fluid.runs fine once runnig
Feb 2, 2009 at 1:58 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do you hear the fuel pump for a few secs when key at run position if so check the fuel pressure and get back
Feb 2, 2009 at 7:38 AM
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C.BARNES
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Yes fuel pump seems fine
Feb 2, 2009 at 3:28 PM
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RASMATAZ
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What was the fuel pump pressure?
Feb 2, 2009 at 3:52 PM
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C.BARNES
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fuel pressure about 40 lb
Feb 3, 2009 at 8:56 PM
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