Sometimes hard to start

Tiny
SLACAYO
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  • 2001 MERCEDES BENZ ML430
  • 110,000 MILES
My 2001 Mercedes Benz ML430 sometimes lugs to a start. Usually this happens when I start it first thing in the morning. After that it usually starts right up. Is it the starter? If so what would be an honest ballpark quote from a mechanic.

It ignition takes a while to take when I turn the key in the ignition. I recently replaced the battery. Sometimes it starts right up and it is running fine with the exception of the initial starting of the engine.
Monday, January 23rd, 2012 AT 12:24 AM

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Tiny
FIXITMR
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How much lag?
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012 AT 12:27 AM
Tiny
SLACAYO
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Instead of starting right away it takes a few additional seconds (5-6)to catch and start running.
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Monday, January 23rd, 2012 AT 2:34 AM
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KEN L
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Sounds like it could be a weak fuel pump, have the pressure checked and go from there.
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Tuesday, October 7th, 2014 AT 2:26 PM
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MARIANO LANDAU
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Hi! Can you solve this problem because I have the same problem with my ML 430. Thank You!
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Friday, October 5th, 2018 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
DANNY L
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@MARIANO LANDAU
You need to start a new question including your vehicle information. You have attached yourself to a years old post.Hope this helps we look forward to hearing back from you.

Here is the link: https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new
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Danny-
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Saturday, October 6th, 2018 AT 9:46 PM

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