I'm having problems starting my car. When I crank it, it feels like it starts for about a second, and even as I still have the key turned, it dies out. My friend suggested that it's a bad ignition switch. Anyone else have any ideas? I already changed the starter about a month ago, so I don't think that's the problem...

 

When you turn the key to the "ON" position- do you hear the fuel pump pressurizing? It sounds like a whine then a click when its finished- It could be that or the pump relay

I'd say throw some starting fluid in the TB and if it starts for just a little bit, you've got a fuel problem- If it just keeps turning, you might want to check your ignition- usually at the coil

Let me know if this helps

 

more details, dude.
so many people post topics without detail.
is there fuel? is there spark? what year and model is the vehicle?

 

Well, I don't seem to have that problem anymore.

Now, sometimes my car won't start. It seems to be random. When I turn the key, nothing happens. I think the fuel pump is fine. I had it changed over the summer, and I can hear it every time. The battery should be fine since I just got a new one. When I check it with a meter, it's always at least 12V. And like I said before, my starter is new. The weird thing is that when I use another car to jumpstart it, it comes up just fine.

And my car is a CRX with a GSR swap. I also have an MSD ignition in it.