Engine is hard to start when cold Will start then die

Tiny
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  • 1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
  • 170,000 MILES
1999 Chrysler Concorde 3.2 LXi, 170,000mi Will do this several (up to 10) times before it will stay running.
only when the engine is cold-starts then dies may run for a second or several seconds after several attempts it will run fine also after it's warm idles low in drive 500-600rpm.
Sunday, October 14th, 2012 AT 1:20 AM

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Tiny
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Check fuel pressure while this is happening

Roy
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Sunday, October 14th, 2012 AT 1:22 AM
Tiny
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Pressure is good at ignition turn on and at all other times. What could be happening only at cold start up
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Sunday, October 14th, 2012 AT 1:59 AM
Tiny
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What is the actual pressure?

It may be loosing its prime, and taking time to pressure up the system.

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Sunday, October 14th, 2012 AT 2:12 AM
Tiny
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Pressure is 50psi-comes right up when key turned to "on" and stays there even during a stalling event
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Tuesday, October 16th, 2012 AT 12:27 AM

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