nolanman
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Post by nolanman on Dec 9, 2023 21:28:58 GMT -6
Hello, i just acquired my second car a 98 aurora and im noticing it is having a rough time starting. It cranks over but takes about 5-10 seconds before it actually starts. Anyone know a fix for this? it doesnt appear to be the battery and i nice gas smell right after it starts occurs.
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Post by Greg K on Dec 10, 2023 4:13:05 GMT -6
Now this may have nothing to do with it, but with my 1997 Aurora, it seemed to crank a bit too long to start, and I noticed a gas smell. Turned out to be a leak where the quick-connect gas lines attach to the fuel rail, close to the water pump on the driver's side under the hood. Worth checking. I ended up cutting off the leaky quick-connector and a few inches of nylon fuel line and then splicing in a new bit of fuel line with a new quick-connector. Now it starts fast, and no gas smell. I've attached a pic. Hope this helps, but again, this is only my best guess. Good luck! Greg "Dr K" Kennedy  |
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nolanman
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Post by nolanman on Dec 10, 2023 13:03:29 GMT -6
Now this may have nothing to do with it, but with my 1997 Aurora, it seemed to crank a bit too long to start, and I noticed a gas smell. Turned out to be a leak where the quick-connect gas lines attach to the fuel rail, close to the water pump on the driver's side under the hood. Worth checking. I ended up cutting off the leaky quick-connector and a few inches of nylon fuel line and then splicing in a new bit of fuel line with a new quick-connector. Now it starts fast, and no gas smell. I've attached a pic. Hope this helps, but again, this is only my best guess. Good luck! Greg "Dr K" Kennedy ill definently look into this, ill update when i get around to checking it out |
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Paulaurora
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Post by Paulaurora on Dec 10, 2023 13:21:19 GMT -6
might be crank sensors going bad or bad battery.
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Post by AuroraGirlFromMars on Dec 11, 2023 16:15:52 GMT -6
cycle key twice, if it starts quicker you arent getting enough fuel. would recommend fuel filter and putting injcector cleaner in tank
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Post by RCA1186 on Dec 12, 2023 7:36:19 GMT -6
Any codes? Sounds like my car when the crank sensor accidentally got unplugged.
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nolanman
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Apparently I like old FWD GM cars
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Post by nolanman on Dec 15, 2023 10:54:24 GMT -6
cycle key twice, if it starts quicker you arent getting enough fuel. would recommend fuel filter and putting injcector cleaner in tank would the car still run good once started if it was the fuel filter or injectors? once it starts it runs perfect. |
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Post by AuroraGirlFromMars on Dec 15, 2023 18:06:21 GMT -6
cycle key twice, if it starts quicker you arent getting enough fuel. would recommend fuel filter and putting injcector cleaner in tank would the car still run good once started if it was the fuel filter or injectors? once it starts it runs perfect. yes, it could be that. you could also have a faulty fuel tank module (There is a check valve in the pump assembly) which would let fuel drain back to the tank. some years (the later auroras most likely) do not use a check valve but your year may. Also, a restricted filter could very well show on just startup but not running if it just restricts it enough to keep the fuel primed enough for a cold start but is easily overcome when running. |
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