2.4L has to crank for 5 seconds before starting

Asked by obiejuan May 04, 2014 at 09:37 AM about the 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Z24 Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

in am mostly... when attempting to start there is a 5-10 crank time before firing.  Changed fuel filter.  New plugs.  Air Filter clean.

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Mark answered 9 years ago

I have experienced in the past, when there is long crank time it has been due to low fuel pressure. Possible fuel pump issue or kinked lines?

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dandyoun answered 9 years ago

Also could be fuel pressure regulator failing or stuck open fuel injector when engine is off causing the fuel pressure to bleed off. Check oil. Does is smell like gas after sitting over night? If so I would inspect fuel injectors for one stuck open.

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GuruKFSKV answered 4 years ago

I cut away 12 inches of fuel line near rear drivers side wheel and replaced it with rubber. I left the old line alittle jagged perhaps impeding it's factory pressure. Thanks for confirming low pressure can cause hard start

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