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From: Lacey WA RVN 68-69
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I'd be suspicious of the key too. But it could be a starter relay the solenoid or the starter itself.
Did you try to start the car with the shifter in Neutral? There can also be a problem with the shifter not moving far enough forward into the Park position so that the interlock doesn't engage.
Loose battery cables can be a problem as mentioned. Does either battery cable seem loose? There could be some corrosion between the cable ends and the terminals on the battery. Doesn't take much for losing enough contact area to where the starter won't get the amperage needed to turn over, yet everything else in the car works.
Did you try to start the car with the shifter in Neutral? There can also be a problem with the shifter not moving far enough forward into the Park position so that the interlock doesn't engage.
Loose battery cables can be a problem as mentioned. Does either battery cable seem loose? There could be some corrosion between the cable ends and the terminals on the battery. Doesn't take much for losing enough contact area to where the starter won't get the amperage needed to turn over, yet everything else in the car works.
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
I'd be suspicious of the key too. But it could be a starter relay the solenoid or the starter itself.
Did you try to start the car with the shifter in Neutral? There can also be a problem with the shifter not moving far enough forward into the Park position so that the interlock doesn't engage.
Loose battery cables can be a problem as mentioned. Does either battery cable seem loose? There could be some corrosion between the cable ends and the terminals on the battery. Doesn't take much for losing enough contact area to where the starter won't get the amperage needed to turn over, yet everything else in the car works.
Did you try to start the car with the shifter in Neutral? There can also be a problem with the shifter not moving far enough forward into the Park position so that the interlock doesn't engage.
Loose battery cables can be a problem as mentioned. Does either battery cable seem loose? There could be some corrosion between the cable ends and the terminals on the battery. Doesn't take much for losing enough contact area to where the starter won't get the amperage needed to turn over, yet everything else in the car works.
This has happened to me. Wouldn't budge the starter, but everything else worked. Only took a couple minutes to fix.
Melting Slicks
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From: Aurora OR
Yeh, my Z06 gets "mad" at me. Had problems with it not starting. Would start for husband. Figured I should wash it and "wow" it started. The ABS light keeps coming on except when he drives it. Maybe I should get a Mazda OH NO !!! I didn't say that!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Sammamish WA
Le Mans Master
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From: Sammamish WA
Okay, okay, just a little joking here. I am not looking to arouse you Civil Rights Attorneys or Democrats.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hillsboro Oregon
Same thing happened to me a couple of years ago......had it towed to a nearby shop but when I got in it after it was rolled off the trailer it started right up. I replaced my battery and it has never happened again. But I am inclined to think it was a low voltage issue with the security system and it has disabled the starter for a pre-set period of time.
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Racer
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From: Redmond Washington
Hey 
I actually posted that I went back and it started right up. I tried a couple tricks that I saw on a post, including cleaning the contact things on my key. But it totally started right up and have driven it off and on today. Headed out of town this weekend but when I get back I think I'll take a look at starter and solenoid thing and make sure it's getting full power. Will also check out battery cables as well.
I actually posted that I went back and it started right up. I tried a couple tricks that I saw on a post, including cleaning the contact things on my key. But it totally started right up and have driven it off and on today. Headed out of town this weekend but when I get back I think I'll take a look at starter and solenoid thing and make sure it's getting full power. Will also check out battery cables as well.
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Safety Car
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From: Manchester - Political correctness is tyranny with manners.
Hey I actually posted that I went back and it started right up. I tried a couple tricks that I saw on a post, including cleaning the contact things on my key. But it totally started right up and have driven it off and on today. Headed out of town this weekend but when I get back I think I'll take a look at starter and solenoid thing and make sure it's getting full power. Will also check out battery cables as well.
I actually posted that I went back and it started right up. I tried a couple tricks that I saw on a post, including cleaning the contact things on my key. But it totally started right up and have driven it off and on today. Headed out of town this weekend but when I get back I think I'll take a look at starter and solenoid thing and make sure it's getting full power. Will also check out battery cables as well.
Glad to hear it's running.