My car FTL.

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

I've had that problem tauni. If it comes back again, swap out ur starter. They are cheap / ez ( i got one u could have if you need). Mine started like that. Not doing shit every once in awhile. Then it turned into every other time, then it was all the time and after like 10 tries, it would start. Removal of battery / stand, 2 bolts, 1 or 2 connections = Starter is out :P

[Gravy]

I had this exact problem with an S-10 a few years back. I drove to school, turned it off. Half way through class turned it on for some heat on a break(smoke break in -1 weather) and it started great. Went in for another hour. Got back out. Turned the key and nothing. Lights were on inside, head lights were on, no diming or anything. After checking cables, fuses, and scrubing the ends of all the fuses, and relays. Nothing changed... i walked to a gas station to use the phone. Walked back and on the first try. Fired right up. Never had that problem again... of course i changed out EVERY fuse//relay that had anything to do with starting, running or operating anything remote to the vehicle. Nothing like your vehicle breaking outside of Brookdale Mall at 10 P.M. and growing up in the burbs to scare you. Long way from home, unfamilure neighboor hood, and a murder 4 blocks from you 2 days before.

[Tauni]

Sweet thanks josh!

[TheBlizzard]

Sometimes these starters will develope a dead spot and won't start intermitantly. I have had this happen a few times, though it doesn't seem like your problem. From what you have described I would guess your ECU is going to shit. Since even if it was a loose connection or something it would have atleast clicked or something.

No it couldn't be the alternator either, it would still start off the battery.