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Old 10-01-2005, 01:41 PM
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Hello. I've got a 2000 Trans Am, manual transmission. I'm having a problem when attemting to start the car. I get in, push the clutch all the way in, turn to START and nothing happens. I turn back to ON, then go back to START and it will then crank and start. Why the intermittent problem not cranking? Is the starter solenoid going bad? Please help!! Thanks!

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Most likely the starter solenoid having intermittent problems. I have seen the neutral safety switch do that too. It's on the clutch pedal(not likely the problem)You also have starter relay in your underhood fusebox that could do it as well.
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Most likely the starter solenoid having intermittent problems. I have seen the neutral safety switch do that too. It's on the clutch pedal(not likely the problem)You also have starter relay in your underhood fusebox that could do it as well.
Starter Relay is looking like a winner. Seems like a heard some "clicking" under the hood, not the kind a starter solenoid makes. I'll look into! Thanks!!!
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Let me know when you figure it out... Good luck.
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I've got a 99 C5 hardtop. Sounds like a similar problem. Any luck with yours?



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