i turn the key, cranks for a second or two, next engine starts and car jolts. almost as if the car jumps. any ideas what this could be?
thanks

 

Is the Check Engine Light illuminated? If yes, what codes are stored?

Does the inst. panel show N or P when you are cranking? You could have a defective drive selection switch allowing cranking when engine is in a drive gear. Engine could start in gear if the lockout mechanism is not working correctly.

What year, engine TL do you have?

good luck

 

96 3.2tl v6
no check engine light or any other lights

 

haha i thought i was the only one with that... mine does it maybe ones a month so im not worried..

 

how long has your been doing this and did it get worse?

 

its been doing it for 3 months now and no it didnt get worst..