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Mar 28, 2008 | 08:28 PM

pikerunner

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Starting Problem

I am getting an occasional starting problem, all lights, power, etc but the starter does not engage. Battery and connections thereon check out.

Any thoughts?

Mar 28, 2008 | 08:41 PM

jacks996

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pull the terminals off the battery and clean them. Check and see if your grounds are clean and tight.

Mar 29, 2008 | 02:47 AM

PierEagle

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pull the terminals off the battery and clean them. Check and see if your grounds are clean and tight.

After you do the above, turn your headlights on and try to start. Do the headlights dim a lot or go out and/or you hear a clicking? If so, take the battery to AutoZone or Advance and they will do a free "load test". If the lights stay bright, check the connections at the starter. Do you have an Auto or M6?
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Mar 29, 2008 | 02:51 AM

dgrant3830

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Does your security light go out? If not, you might try cleaning the pellet

Mar 29, 2008 | 02:56 PM

pikerunner

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Not to sound dumb, but was is the pellet?

Mar 29, 2008 | 04:17 PM

pikerunner

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I pulled the battery, cleaned all terminals and reinstalled. I only get a slight dim on starting with the lights on. It's a M6. I check the starter connection next.

Thanks.

Mar 29, 2008 | 11:50 PM

az57chevy

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Not to sound dumb, but was is the pellet?

The pellet is in the key and is near the head. It's the small "chip" sticking out

Mar 30, 2008 | 01:06 PM

stormrider

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If none of the above works, 9 times out of 10 it is your starter starting to go bad. You can replace it yourself in about 1-2 hours plus about $100 for a rebuilt starter with a lifetime warranty or take it to the stealership and they will charge about $600 (at least that was the quote I was given).