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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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Starting Problems

Here is my situation. When its cold outside and i want to start the car in the morning it starts just fine. But when its get warm and the car heats up or when i already drove the car and turn it off anytime i turn the key to start the car it doesnt start, BUT when i turn the key half way and let my radio go on and wait 5seconds and then just turn the key the rest of the way it starts just fine. any clue what this can be it must be electrical but im clueless as to what it could be.

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Old Mar 29, 2004 | 09:02 AM
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Have you tried applying the gas pedal?

Sometimes my car does that, it starts, RMP goes up and drops dead.

My friend said to me that i need my fuel filter changed.
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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Na it doesnt start at all right away. But then i just turn the key wait until everything is powered wait another 5sec and then it starts just fine. also sometimes when i try to start and it doesnt i can hear little noises but im preety sure its electical and not fuel filter or started.
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 10:31 AM
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starter

I am not an expert but it sounds like the starter. There is a little solenoid that pushes the gear teeth of the starter against the fly wheel. If this doenst push out then the starter just spins and the motor doesn't crank. I am having the same problem. Usually after I drive it hard and park it overnight.
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Cal0205
Have you tried applying the gas pedal?

Sometimes my car does that, it starts, RMP goes up and drops dead.

My friend said to me that i need my fuel filter changed.
I have that same problem. The fuel filter didn't help. But i only have that problem when its cold, now that the weather has been good, it starts with no problem.
Old Mar 29, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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Interesting. I doubt its the starter though because i bought a new started in the summer. And i just dont understand why if i turn the key half way and let it sit for 5sec and turn to start it goes, yet if i try to do it right away it doesnt start. Thats why i believe it has to be electical.
Old Mar 30, 2004 | 05:57 PM
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Is there anyone that can provide me with some help i would appereciate it.
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