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Old May 5, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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My '03 key turns normal and gauges light up, but turn the key fully to the right "start" and the starter does not turn. The solinoids 'click' the dash gauges momentarily power down (normal), but even with the head lights on, the headlights do not dim. This suggests power is not delivered to the starter. If I keep bumping the the key to start, it eventually catches and cranks. It will now start 'normally' a dozen or so times until when I least expect it, it will not start again. Chevrolet claims they can't fix what is not broke and of course this problem will not occur when they have the car. Ideas??
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Old May 5, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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I do not know, but my guess is battery related.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Could be brake interlock switch (automatic) or clutch interlock (6-sp)... Just guessing.
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