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Old Mar 3, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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Is this a starter problem?

Go to target. Get back to car. Car isnt cranking. Fuel is priming as I turn the key. I try 4 more times. No luck. I figure its the STARTER. Call AAA. Try to start the car one last time.....and VOILA! the POS turns on..

Starter going bad? Wanting to work when it feels like it?

Or could it just be electrical issues.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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is the battery new ? i have had this happen to me twice now where it ended up being the battery...just throwing it out there
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:47 AM
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Dude your right. The battery is a POS. Might have to clean the terminals :]

But when I was reading the voltage it was at 14 volts. So im guessing maybe the terminals.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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does is make a click when u turn the key? if it at least clicks then its the bat or even the alt. if theres no click then the starter is goin bad or is bad.
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:53 AM
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There was no click sir. Only hearing the fuel pump prime.

But why did it suddenly decide to work magically?
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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cause its lame. lol i think it may be goin bad. if it was the bat then u would at least get a click. but no click points to the starter
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Old Mar 4, 2008 | 01:00 AM
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10-4 sir. I will be looking into that.
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