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Old 10-29-2010, 07:50 PM
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Ok I have 1997 camaro 3.8 V-6 automatic here the last couple of morning temp is about 45 to 50 degrees out went to start it al it would do was just spin over real fast not even trying to fire.Come home later both days car fired up just fine Temp out side at that time both days was in the 70 degree range.Had no starting problem till now.Any help would be great car has about 145,000 moles on it
 
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Old 10-29-2010, 08:00 PM
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Check you fuel pressure when it will not start.
 
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Old 10-30-2010, 12:51 AM
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Sounds like your fuel system might not be compensating for the cold engine. Check ur pressure
 
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Old 10-30-2010, 12:54 AM
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Sure sounds like a weak fuel pump. Mine did this for awhile before my pump completely quit. I only had 18psi and it wasn't enough to get it to start on cold mornings. Other than that, mine ran fine with the weak pump. It's definitely worth doing a 5 minute fuel pressure test.
 
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Ok i found the problem it was th fuel pump relay that was bad car is working fine now thank for all the help
 
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