dazsa,

2 to 3 seconds for the GP light to stay on is not normal. It should be on for about 10 seconds in warm weather or if the engine is warm and longer in cold weather.

As soon as U energize the starter, the GP shut off. So they may not have been on long enough to get red hot.

Try waiting longer for the GP to get hot before U turn the key to the start position.

P E H