Car dies when starting, then runs normally

[factorviii]

So I start my car and it runs for about a second then dies, I try a few more times and same. I let it rest for 10 min then it starts right up. This was about 4 days ago. It's run fine since then. Now today the same thing happens. Any ideas what it could be? The battery terminals are on tight. Also my passenger headlight randomly goes off and on. But that just started today

 

[Varnell]

Have you had the battery and the alternator tested? It's also possible you might have a loose ground (other than the terminal clamps).

 

[factorviii]

I have not, I'll check those out tomorrow.

 

[RedRyder]

Check the front solder point on your ignition switch.

 

[Teesak]

had a similar situation that lasted about 3 weeks. would start then idel low and rough then die. took it to a local shop and got a P1456 code i believe. I just tightened my gas gap and haven't had it die since