when i go to start my car it just cranks over like it isnt gettin any fuel or spark takes bout 3-4 long cranks to start and after it starts and runs awhile it starts right back up ... iam thinkin it is the fuel pump relay not primein the fuel up but i dunno.. any suggestions

Yeah, the fuel pump relay doesnt prime fuel. The fuel pump relay allows current flow to the fuel pump.

Secondly here some simple test for you to do, since you think its fuel related

fuel pressure, key on engine off, fuel pressure key on engine idling, key on engine 2000RPM.

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A clogged fuel filter can cause hard starting, faulty ECT sensor, faulty CKP sensor, caulty, CMP sensor, @!#$ man the list is a mile long, you need to narrow it down to a certain part of the vehicles system, you need to eliminate other systems first.

What city/state you in, I currenlty have a lot of freetime on my hands. I have been doing quite a few side jobs this week, and can most likely help you out if your close.




- 2004 Cavalier - 124k, owned since new

well i go out this mornin and it starts right up .. hasnt had any issues at all today ..i dunno i might wait a couple days .. see if it keeps actin up ..if it does start back ill let u no