Hey guys,i got a 97 Sunfire 2.2L. It starts great when cold and when shes all warmed up,she doesnt start very nice. It takes 2-3 cranks. What do you guys think it is? I heard from the spark plugs not being gaped properly and old, i heard fuel pump, has anyone have this problem in there 2.2 ? Please any help would be great. Thanks guys.

1997 Manta Green 2.2L Sunfire with Gt body kit
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hmmm... when it eventually starts does it make funny noises?... and starting it when its cold it starts fine?...

Mine did that same thing a couple years ago,start cold but not when it heated up let it sit for a bit and it would start, I replaced everything that had to do with the fuel system. i thought it was the fuel pump cause when i turned the key i couldnt hear it pressurize the system but this was only when the car was warm but that never helped at all, turned out the fuel pump relay was overheating so i replace it and it started right up and has ever since. Sometimes its the last stupid little thing u would ever think of. All i can suggest is drive it for a while and if it does it again yank that relay out and feel it if its unusually hot it might be bad. Hope this helps cause i know the frustration of a problem like this.

My other suggestion is if u do start to replce things start small then work your way up to the bigger more costly thing, I did the opposite and PAID for it and for what a $10.00 part.

Thanks guys! I was now told its not my fuel pump. I had it all tested and i might need to clean my injectors? Will see after that. Thanks for all your help guys!


1997 Manta Green 2.2L Sunfire with Gt body kit
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