Thread: 2001 GTP won't start on 1st try - 2nd try is ok

I see this problem quite a bit lately. I will put the key in and crank it but it won't start. If I release the key (not off, but just release it) and try again it starts fine. I can't seem to find any pattern to it as it does not do it every time but it is happening more often. Any ideas where to start looking?

I have replaced the fuel filter, fuel pump, fuel regulator, mass air flow sensor and Idle Control Module. These were done while looking for another problem that turned out to be a defective Mass Air Flow Sensor. I learned that New does not equal Good.

BTW, the car has 200K miles on it, a newly rebuilt transmission and I love my car. I will drive this as long as I can.

I kinda had the same thing going, turned out to be my battery dying. You could try that

Originally Posted by JbrownGTP

I kinda had the same thing going, turned out to be my battery dying. You could try that

Mine cranks fine, it just won't start. Is that the same way yours behaved? I do have a fairly new battery but like I said before, new does not equal good.

So what youre saying is that it doesnt start on the first turn of the key? As in you have to hold it down for a little longer to get it to start? I would check the injector o rings could be a fuel pressure leak down.

fuel pressure regulator i just had this problem. with car running pull vacuum line off a youll prolly smell or see gas if you do, theres your problem get another fuel pressure regulator