I bought a 1999 catera, 3.0 v-6. The car will not start on the first attempt. It will start on the 2nd or 3rd every time, but never on the first.

I bought a 1999 catera, 3.0 v-6. The car will not start on the first attempt. It
will start on the 2nd or 3rd every time, but never on the first. I have no
trouble codes relating to this so am at kind of a loss as what to check next. I
am a mechanic so am no stranger to repairs but this isn't something I've seen
before. The security light does not illuminate when this happens so don't
believe it to be a security issue, though I could be wrong. It seems to be
electrical.
I also notice under heavy acceleration, from a stand-still, it will hesitate
before taking off. May or may not be a related problem, but thought I'd ask
about this as well.

I already went through the issue of the seal leaking on the shift shaft and
filling the shift position switch with transmission fluid, therefore confusing
the computer. Was told it needed a transmission, imagine that. I opened the
switch, 7 screws. cleaned it out with parts cleaner. dried it off thoroughly.
Coated the board with di-electric grease and reassembled it. re-installed it and
it shifts beautifully. So much for the $3000 to $7000 transmission rebuild they
said I needed. It cost me less that $10, including the new seal.

If anybody has any information on the no-start issue or the hesitation issue I
would very much like to hear it.

One other thing. What is this symbol on the right side of the instrument panel
up top ? :O: (is actually 3 dots on each side, not 2) Thought it might be tire
pressure monitor but not sure if this car came equipped with that or not. I wish
there had been an owners manual with it, lol