So as it stands now about 50% of the time I try to start my car it takes a few turns of the key to start, and sometimes it dies right after. Tonight I noticed that when I turn the key the fuel pump priming sound is not there, its just silent, and thats when the car starts and then dies. When the prime sound is there, the car starts just fine.

My questions is, how come the fuel pump is priming 50% of the time and not the other 50%. Is it an electrical thing or is the pump just kind of on the way out. If that makes any sense.

 

I would start with the main relay. Re-solder the connections or get a new one. The relay is usually the problem-spot for the symptoms you describe.

 

i agree i had the same problem with my 92 hatch if you don't know the main relay is above the hood release handle held on with one 10 mm bolt

 

okthanks guys, ill take a look at that.