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    I have been dealing with start up issues lately. First my starter went bad, i replaced it and everything was gravy. Now about every other cold start, it turns over fine but it does not catch. it seems like a fuel problem. In order to get it to catch, I have to give it gas as im turning the key. As soon as it fires up, it is fine. i replaced one of the relays and i just discovered there is a second one. does this sound like a problem with the relay, fuel pump or what?
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    To start your car, you first need to locate your keys. After doing so, insert them into the ignition. If applicable, depress the clutch and turn the key to the on position. You should get a 'wah-wah-vrooom' sound from under the hood.

    That is called an engine. It provides the car with the power to move forward. Sometimes engines have lots of power and they make the car go, what is technically called, fast. An engine runs via pixie dust, clown farts and sunshine. You can pick these items up at any local fueling station. Depending on your locale, it should run you around 20 rabbit pelts to fill up.

    Once your car is started, you will want to put it into gear. Don't do that! Just sit there and look pretty sitting in your car. The girls will flock to you and the guys will envy you.
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    Have u changed the fuel filter ever?
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    Whats a filter?
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    no i have not. i bought it with a blown motor and rebuilt it little less than 10k miles ago. so i inherited all the problems too haha. ill try replacing the filter and see what happens
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    Quote Originally Posted by WOTFTW View Post
    no i have not. i bought it with a blown motor and rebuilt it little less than 10k miles ago. so i inherited all the problems too haha. ill try replacing the filter and see what happens
    It's probably one of the cheapest places to start.
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    did you clean the throttle body when you did the engine swap? or rebuild as it may be.

    what year is your car?

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    I have a 97 gtp. I rebuilt and cleaned everything.
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    theres only a few things i didnt really touch. which are... rack and pinion, fuel system and the electricals.
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