Won't start without starter fluid

Asked by Guru9DR6C9 Nov 14, 2020 at 06:01 PM about the 1998 Chevrolet S-10 LS Extended Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Won't start if cold but when I spray starting fluid ,it starts right up and runs
fine,and I turn off ,and then starts right up

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james answered 3 years ago

Sounds like the fuel system is losing pressure. There's a check valve in the fuel pump assembly that prevents this from happening. Hope that helps! Jim

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