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Old 12-18-2010 | 07:05 PM
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Hey i was wondering if anyone knew what my problem might be. when i first go out to start my jeep it doesn't turn over on the first start but it always does on the second. My jeep runs fine and doesn't have any engine problems.
Old 12-18-2010 | 07:27 PM
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Do you mean it won't crank over, or won't start?
Old 12-18-2010 | 07:34 PM
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well when i first try to start it, it sounds like it want to start but doesn't but when i turn it over the second time it starts right up
Old 12-18-2010 | 08:15 PM
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...meaning it cranks hard on the first try and just won't fire?
Old 12-18-2010 | 09:27 PM
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ya it cranks hard, sorry haha i sounded stupid
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