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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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Been having a wierd issue every once in a while when I try to start the car. Most of the time it cranks just fine but sometimes, for no apparant reason, it won't start. Not a battery issue, because when I turn the key the lights inside come on and the radio and everything works wonderful. But the car doesn't turn over, no noise is made at all. Usually when I try it a few times it cranks. And sometimes just holding the key int he star position for a while it eventually turns over. Scares the crap out of me every time, not a good feeling when your car doesn't start...

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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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dude, had the same problem, that all changed once i swapped in a new starter
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 02:34 AM
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new starter...+1....but usually a starter will tell you when its about to go...clicking sound.....hmm
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 11:22 AM
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Thats a stater problem for sure. If it were the alarm system or the chip in the key you wouldn't even get a click. Best to replace it before it leaves you stranded.
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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Not getting a click, no sound at all. Sure it's the starter?
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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you can always get under the car and beat on it with a hammer... used to work on my s10.....yea man it sounds like your starter
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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yea man it sounds like it....i used to get under my s10 and beat on the starter when it was going out....worked a week longer until i could get another one
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