What needs to be replaced so my car can start up the FIRST time without holding the gas?

Question

I have a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier. The problem is is that on certain occasions my car wont start on up on the first crank. But if I were to put my foot on the gas a little before I start the car it cranks right on up the first time. What is the problem and what can I do to fix it. (I have been told that it is the battery, or fuel pump, or the ignition control module.) Which one is it because I need HELP !

Answer 1

Today's engines should never need to have any throttle input to start. In fact some engines will NOT start if you depress the gas pedal. It sounds like possibly a throttle position sensor problem...Regardless, it's not something you can diagnose yourself. Go for the freebie test at the parts store!

Answer 2

Sounds like the Idle Air Control motor (IAC) isn't letting in enough air to start.  Get it checked out.

Answer 3

there's no way we can tell you exactly what it is without having hear it or test drive it you can have a computer scan done on it for free at auto zone and they can tell you if its sensor causing this to happen,it could also be a fuel pump going bad or even bad filter causing this to happen,having it scanned may give you a trouble code to work with then we could tell you whats causing it to do that,once you get a code for it we can help you better with it,good luck.

Answer 4

Don't do it  your self .Just have a visit to authorised dealer n tell yiour problem .