It may help to turn the key to on for a few moments before you turn it to
the start position. Turning to the start position without pressing on the
clutch (assuming the clutch start lockout switch is still functional) may
also make a difference.

"Chris D'Agnolo" > wrote in message
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> "Mal Osborne" > wrote in message
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>> Probably not a bad thing. Gives the oil pump time to prime before any
>> significant load is placed on bearing surfaces.
>>
>>
>> "Chuck" > wrote in message
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>>> On my 99 which does the same thing, I believe that it's related to the
>>> cam
>>> and or crankshaft sensors.
>>> It seems to take a bit for the ECU to sort out the sensor signals.
>>>
> These may both be correct but as Bruno mentioned; it's a bit worrisome
> when the thing sounds like it might not start occasionally. Sometimes I
> end up letting off the key and giving it a second go. It's never failed on
> the second try to fire right up but I still get that sinking feeling that
> this might be the first time.
>
> Chris
> 99BBB
>