Re: Starting Problem 2002 Deville DTS
I have a 2002 Deville DTS It usually crank right up when i turn the key but now I have to keep turning the ignition over for 5-10 seconds to get it to crank. once the engine is warmed up it will crank with just the turn of the key without holding it .Would that be the starter going bad or the relay? The starter is not dragging and seems to be turning over strong. Just wondering what this could be before take it to the shop. Is it possible to be a injector problem cause it turn over like its not getting gas?? Kind of confused because it will fire right up when the engine is warm to hot.
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your first step should be to check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes -
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ALONG WITH THEIR DEFINITIONS -
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Would that be the starter going bad or the relay
all the starter does is spin the engine -
if it does that when you turn the key - the starter is OK -
there are several things that COULD cause longer "cranking-time" before the engine starts -
lack of fuel pump pressure at start-up -
leaking fuel injectors flooding the cylinders when engine shut off -
vacuum leaks -
weak spark -
how many miles are on the car -
how many miles since the last tune-up -
what is the fuel pump pressure at the fuel rail with key on - engine off -
what is the fuel pump pressure at idle -
and a million other questions -