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Originally posted by dewey
Somebody posted something about this before.

They said it was because when your car sits for a long time, the fuel injectors drain, and when you go to start it, there's no gas for the engine to use. The solution is to turn your key part way (to the "accessories" setting) in the ignition. Don't turn it all the way. After a few seconds, your fuel pressure is up and you can star the car normally.

hmmm, not sure if accessories is where you want the key to sit, I think the fuel pump will start up in the "On" position, whether the engine is started or not. Can't confirm this is the case on the Proteges, but I've seen it on other cars.