Having trouble started

[Chattxj]

For a few weeks now my jeep has been having trouble starting. It will only start if i give it some gas while im turning the key, and once I have it started it will die once i let go of the gas. After I keep my foot on the gas for about five minutes it will finally idle, but it idles really low. Do yall think this could be a fuel pump related problem?...btw its a 2000...oops title should stay starting not started.

[mcetlinski]

I would guess the crank position sensor... Does it do it every time, or somewhat intermittant? I'd bet if you replace it the issue will go away.

[Chattxj]

It will pretty much do it everytime, and its worse when it has been shut off for a long period of time...like when im at school or at night.

[Chattxj]

Also forgot to add that sometimes it will make my gas gauge read wrong.