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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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i got a problem with starting my car. When i turn the key my starter doesn't crank sometimes. I have to sit there for hella minutes turning the key over and over before it'll start cranking. Anyone know where the bad connection could be?
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 06:37 PM
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Be more specific. Does it spin over? If so, it's most likely the Main Relay. Possibly the distributor.
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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it makes like a hmm sound, sometimes it'll start cranking for half a sec then make the hmm sound
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 08:33 PM
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sounds like either a fuel pump problem, but more likely that your main relay is going out... Does it do it more when it's warm out?
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Old Mar 23, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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Try cleaning your battery posts and cable ends, it sounds like they are getting dirty and losing contact. Put a bit of grease on the posts before you put the cables back on, this will help to prevent corrosion in the future and give you good electrical contact.
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