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Question posted by loyalbud on April 1st, 2014

Starting Problems

My 1996 GMC Safari will not cold start without starting fluid. Especially n damp weather. I have replaced sparkplugs, wires, rotor, & ignition control module. At times it wont start at all I will appreciate your advice . Thanks much, Karl

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Owner's Manual - Page 4

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Owner's Manual - Page 61

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Owner's Manual - Page 76

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Owner's Manual - Page 113

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Owner's Manual - Page 114

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Owner's Manual - Page 117

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Owner's Manual - Page 120

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Owner's Manual - Page 121

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Owner's Manual - Page 123

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Owner's Manual - Page 129

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Owner's Manual - Page 160

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Owner's Manual - Page 169

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Owner's Manual - Page 171

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Owner's Manual - Page 179

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Owner's Manual - Page 251

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Owner's Manual - Page 284

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Owner's Manual - Page 356

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