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Asked by cstickman Nov 25, 2018 at 10:51 PM about the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2001 Sunfire with 2.2 engine and only 34,000 miles.  Most times won't start unless I floor the gas pedal (flood/clear mode)

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cstickman answered 5 years ago

when it occurs, it requires full throttle and t sputters and smokes until cleared out (maybe a couple seconds max). Once started it runs absolutely perfectly. Steady acceleration, idles smooth as silk, good gas mileage. Where is the fuel pressure test port? and how long should it hold pressure after off?

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