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  1. #1 2004 Grand Prix not starting 
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    So I noticed my car doesn't want to start after I make a short trip. I'll try to explain the best way i can. It's a one way trip to work no issues...8 hr shift. If I leave work my car will turn on no problem,but if I make a quick stop like to pump gas or stop for groceries the car will only crank but not start. I noticed that if I wait a while the car will turn on but no after after I get groceries. I haven't really tested it out much on how long it takes me to get groceries.
    Hopefully I didn't make it too complicated trying to explain my car's problem.
    Any tips are greatly appreciated.
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    First thing that comes to mind is have you ever cleaned the throttle body? If not, I'd start there. Then my next thought is a failing fuel pressuer regulator. Might need to get a fuel pressure gauge on it and get it to fail and see what the pressure is reading at that time.
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    I do get the EGR VALVE CODE with the scanner. I have already ordered that part. As for the throttle body i have not cleaned it yet.
    Ill give it a shot after work.
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    About the fuel regulator...i can feel a ticking noise coming from it....is that normal for a regulator???
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    check fuel pressure at schrader valve and spark at coilS. check coils for cracks,too. when it wont start. good idea to scan for codes,too.
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