I am having problems with starting I have the 3.9 v6 very seldom does it start on the first try I usually have to release the key and crank it again and then it will start and if it does start on the first try sometimes it seems like it is going to choke out and stall any help or suggestions any one maybe able to give me would be greatly appreciated thank you for your help and time.

 

Sounds like a clogged fuel filter or your fuel pump is going.

Do you have a fuel leak anywhere?

 

no I do not think I have a fuel leak I was told the fuel filter is inside the gas tank I had people tell me that it could be either the map sensor or throttle position sensor. Like I said it almost always starts the second try but there is sometimes that it starts on the first try

 

Yeah the fuel filter is in the tank.

It could be the TPS. It may not be returning to its position when you turn the key.

I would still check the fuel pressure though.

 

thank you I will check that I appreciate the advice