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Okay let me explain. I own a Dodge Journey 2009 and sometimes it will start right up fine. Sometimes it will take a little while (maybe 4 or 5 seconds). This happens in cold engine or warm. So I put the key in to start it and it will do this "da da da da da da da da da da da vroom" and sometimes as I said that will last 4 or 5 seconds, and sometimes it starts right away. It's been doing this to me for about three years. If the starter is bad, would it have lasted three years like this?

I have brand new spark plugs, brand new fuel pump, brand new fuel injectors, brand new battery, and by brand new I mean within the last three months.

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During a startup, the engine computer is looking for camshaft and crankshaft sensor readings (among other things). If it can't sync those up right away, it will keep trying until it gets a signal or it will default to using readings from just the crank or camshaft(s).

I would go to Autozone or equivalent and have them scan your car for DTCs. If there are any codes related to sensors, then I would consider checking the wiring to the sensors or even replacing them.

MitchB
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It sounds like a fuel "pressure" problem too me. If you haven't changed your in-line filter I would do that sooner than later. They are generally inexpensive and easy to do. This was the case on my 1998 Pontiac Fire Bird.

Larry Hein
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