Car hard to Start

1996 NISSAN PRESEA
200 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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UDITHA
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Hi,
This is regarding 1996 Nissan Presea EFI Automatic car.

* Have to hold the ignition key on "Engine ON" for 2-3 Second to start the car.
* Once it has started, I can shut it off and it will restart just fine (No key holding)
* Sometimes it starts in first attempt too.(No key holding)

> Battery & charging system, Running condition are 100% OK.

Is it bad to hold the key like this to start & what would be the cause for this problem?

Thanks.
Aug 21, 2011 at 2:15 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs-start here
Aug 21, 2011 at 2:37 PM
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UDITHA
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Hi,

I have already got fuel pressure tested.
It was alright & fuel pump working correctly.
Aug 21, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Test the ignition switch
Aug 21, 2011 at 4:07 PM
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UDITHA
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Hi rasmataz,

Please tell me is it possible to test the ignition switch myself?
How can we do that?
Aug 22, 2011 at 12:30 AM
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RASMATAZ
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No electrical experience bring it in-you might make things worst then it is-
Aug 22, 2011 at 12:39 AM
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