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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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So here's my problem . . . . . . . I have a 99 Pontiac Formula. Everytime I go to take the car for a spin for about 30 minutes and turn the car off, it doesnt want to start again. I go back in the evening or morning and it'll start up no problem. Now when i go to crank it everything goes as its supposed to except it doesnt crank or turn over. Yes I made sure the terminals were tight, the security light wasnt on, and the car was in park. Had a buddy go under the hood to listen for noises and he said that when I'd crank it that the starter relay would make a clicking sound. So there I go to buy a new one. bought 2 new ones. 1 for the starter and one for the ignition. Slapped them in started it earlier went for another cruise, parked it, turned it off and tried to turn it back on . . . . . .NOTHING! WTF is wrong with this car? Someone help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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is there a way to install the relays wrong? anything esle i should try?
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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 11:02 PM
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my guess is the ignition switch. it is under the drivers side of the dash and is pretty common. just mt thought and good luck.
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