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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 05:23 AM
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Every once and blue moon my car won't start, it won't even turn over. but after a minute or two it will finally start up. usually its from cold starts at the begining of the day. if its warmed up its no problem. solenoid? starter anyone expierence any similar problems?
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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Yes starter solenoid. No sense replacing just the solenoid. Google "valvegod" and talk to shaun carter about take off starters for surprisingly cheap. I had good luck going this route.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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About a month ago my car was doing the same exact thing as yours until it decided not to start at all and leave me stranded a half hour away from home. If I was you I would change it before it gets any worse.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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U*sually if you tap the back of the solenoid, it will start. Its tough to get underneath the car though.
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Old Sep 8, 2006 | 08:42 AM
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I ended up having to wait 2 hours before AAA showed up. I tryed tapping the solenoid and checked all the electrical connections because originally I thought I had a short. The car was just not going to start.
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