Originally Posted by Preston

With the aid of this forum, I have been chasing an intermittent start issue on my 2008 Crossfire for a while now.

The problem is:

• If I insert the key straight in and start the engine, it will start and die almost 100% of the time.
• If I give the car a little kick while trying to start, it will start up just fine.
• If I leave the key in for about 10-20 seconds, the engine will start about 90% of the time.
• After 2-3 starting attempts, the car will no longer crank for a variable amount of time. The dash will light up just fine, though.
• Once the car is on, the idle is perfect and runs / drives; it has never stalled on me.

What I have tried to fix it:

• New Fuel Pump / Filter (all high-end OEM from rockauto)
• Sparkplugs
• Resoldered RCM and checked relays (the contacts look shiny, and no soldering issues were found, but I resoldered all of the pads)
• Bosch Crank Position Sensor (I also have a cam position sensor on the way)
• Mass airflow sensor
• New AGM Battery

I have had the car for over a year now, and this issue has gotten progressively worse over time. With some of the repairs making a difference (could be a placebo effect), but a few weeks later, coming back.

My next ideas are:

• New CAM position sensor
• Clean the throttle body.
• Check fuel pressure
• Check the starter motor.
• Check the clutch position switch.
• SKREEM (I don't believe it is. Giving it gas starts the car just fine.)

Please let me know if I am missing something obvious!

Also, if anyone has a source for the 07/08 SRS module, that would be greatly appreciated!