97 Eldo, excessive crank, hard cold start

Bob_B · #1 (**permalink**) 12-06-03, 01:12 AM

Hi there, new member here from Boston. Just recently picked up a 97 Eldorado, 49k miles. Having trouble starting it first time of the day. Doesn't matter if it's 20 degrees or 50 degrees. Try starting it 3 times, each grinding about 5 seconds, and then starts on the fourth try. Have a small backfire, not loud, but i can hear it. Really wants to start, just won't catch. Replaced the fuel filter and the fuel pressure regulator, still the same. Starts fine the rest of the day... Any suggestions? HELP... !!

the Sandman · #2 (**permalink**) 12-08-03, 05:35 AM

Hey Bob - Welcome to the CadillacForums! How's the weather in Boston?

I copied this Thread over to the Seville/Eldorado Tech Forum for you for answers to your hard start question. This original will serve as an Introductory Thread.

Thanks for registering!

BeelzeBob · #3 (**permalink**) 12-08-03, 10:10 AM

Welcome aboard, Bob.. Thanks for signing up!