Engine is hard to start when cold Will start then die

1999 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
170,000 MILES
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JEFFMAHAN
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1999 Chrysler Concorde 3.2 LXi, 170,000mi Will do this several (up to 10) times before it will stay running.
only when the engine is cold-starts then dies may run for a second or several seconds after several attempts it will run fine also after it's warm idles low in drive 500-600rpm.
Oct 14, 2012 at 1:20 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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check fuel pressure while this is happening

Roy
Oct 14, 2012 at 1:22 AM
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JEFFMAHAN
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Pressure is good at ignition turn on and at all other times. What could be happening only at cold start up
Oct 14, 2012 at 1:59 AM
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what is the actual pressure??

it may be loosing its prime, and taking time to pressure up the system.

Roy
Oct 14, 2012 at 2:12 AM
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JEFFMAHAN
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pressure is 50psi-comes right up when key turned to "on" and stays there even during a stalling event
Oct 16, 2012 at 12:27 AM