My car only starts on the 2nd or 3rd time of turning the ignition, what's wrong?

Question

Is it the timing belt? I can turn the key and all my lights come on, but it doesn't start. If I try it again.. it'll work on the 2nd or 3rd time.

2000 ford focus 140k miles.

Answer 1

It may be the fuel pump, or a small air hole in the line. Sounds like the line may be losing pressure. That's of course if it's turning over.

If it's just dead, meaning, your lights will work but it won't turn, then you may have a loose ground.

Answer 2

On maximum GM automobiles, the solenoid is hooked as a lot because the starter, flow ahead and replace the total starter/solenoid assembly and once you're at it check out the cable and wires that connect to it, and replace or fix them as mandatory. this can sparkling up the challenge once and for all. If it doesn't, then you favor to guage the ignition swap again.

Answer 3

It's supposed to be changed every 60,000 miles on most cars. Most are only nylon/rubber and can eventually stretch. Try turning the key on and off a few times before cranking. This might get the gas up sooner.

Answer 4

I'm not a mechanic, but this sounds like it might be the starter....if it was the timing chain or belt there is little chance that the car will start.

Answer 5

If you are driving a stick shift one of your gears may be broken.
If you have an automatic then you might want to get your battery checked.

Answer 6

Well most likely its the starter but its still possible to be the ignition switch but highly doubt it.

Answer 7

no not timing belt- possible fuel filter clogged or fuel injectors clogged- treatment - replace fuel filter and/or fuel injection cleaner

Answer 8

get it tuned up.