2005 Dodge Neon Starting problem?

Double D

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Car is hard to start ,it turns over but takes about 3-5 tries to get it to start, not every time seams to do it when it sits after about 6hrs or so .Any leads ,have changed the crank sensor
 
You may have a problem with the fuel pump. It is allowing fuel to drain from the engine back to the tank. This causes the long crank after sitting for awhile.
 
Sounds like the fuel injectors are beeding off when it sits. This causes loss of pressure in the fuel system so it takes several tries for the fuel pump to re-pressurize the system before it will fire. Fairly common problem.
Try turning the key to the on position (not start) for about 5 seconds and then back off. Repeat this several times and then try to start it. If it starts easier then it's definantly loss of pressure. Fuel injectors are most likely.
 
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