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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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Starting problems

When i go to start my car to drive it, half the time it wont start or even turn over, didn't know if someone knew what causes it to do that and what i might need to do to fix it.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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could be grounds or ignition switch
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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or clutch switch under the pedal.

but more info in detail of what happens when you try to start it.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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does it make a loud clicking noise?
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 11:45 PM
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Ignition or clutch switch. If, without moving your foot, you can turn the key off and back on again, the contacts in your ignition switch are getting crusty.
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Old Dec 22, 2007 | 08:03 AM
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This is a VERY COMMON PROBLEM. A simple search of "ignition switch" reveals a lot of posts dealing with this.
Some good stuff out there.
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 07:24 PM
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I have the same problem I've searched on the forum and took apart my ignition switch and cleaned the contacts. I've replaced my entire starter with a new one, I even redid my wires for my location to 0 guage going to the battery. It will start perfectly for a while and then it won't start at all and I hear the clicking noise (I have to push start it to get it going) I've noticed when I took apart the ignition switch that when it just clicks I can see a spark inside the ignition switch but when it starts I don't see it. Anymore suggestions would be appreciated.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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