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Old 02-12-2011, 06:19 PM
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This just started happening a few days ago. I'll put the key in ignition and turn it all the way til power comes on and I listen to the fuel pump turn on, then I turn the key completely to start the car and hold it there and nothing happens. The starter does not make a single noise. It takes about five tries and then finally it fires up in less than a second when the starter finally works. what would cause this to happen out of no where?
Old 02-12-2011, 06:51 PM
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possibly the vats system
Old 02-12-2011, 06:57 PM
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would a bad ground or a short cause this to happen or the solenoid in the ignition is faulty? I need more feedback people I'm clueless right now. I can't be the only one that this has happened to.
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Ide swap the ignition relay to start with




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