Starting problem 02 vert
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: westminster California
Starting problem 02 vert
I have been having a strange starting problem for several years. When I put the key in and turn it I get nothing. This happens once every six months to a year. After 5 to 15 minuetes I put the key in again and it starts right up with nothing wrong. The battery currently is good just replaced it and it turns over quickly. I tried cleaning the resistor on the key but that did nothing. Is this a solenoid or starter problem from heat?
Please advise.
Please advise.
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Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Dyer, IN
I have been having a strange starting problem for several years. When I put the key in and turn it I get nothing. This happens once every six months to a year. After 5 to 15 minuetes I put the key in again and it starts right up with nothing wrong. The battery currently is good just replaced it and it turns over quickly. I tried cleaning the resistor on the key but that did nothing. Is this a solenoid or starter problem from heat?
Please advise.
Please advise.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Silver Spring MD
Shoot some contact cleaner in the key slot
Since this is a biannual event, it makes it hard to troubleshoot on the spot. I would inspect the connections at the starter. Might be worth pulling the ignition switch, and inspecting the contacts. If the key is an issue, you should have codes to reflect that, and a security light that does not go out.
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