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Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Friends car has problems

My friends max every now and then when he goes to start it, it will try and turn over you can hear it cranking but it wont start. If it sits for 10-15 min then it will start. Happens almost everyday now. Weather or temperature dont seem to effect anything what do you think could be possibly wrong?
Old Sep 13, 2005 | 06:55 PM
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ECTS - Engine coolant temp sensor - check the stickies for diagnostic info
Old Sep 13, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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Also check the Start Signal
Old Sep 13, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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dry starter
Old Sep 13, 2005 | 09:15 PM
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what does a dry starter mean?
Old Sep 13, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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means you need a new one.....but all of the above are possibilities dont go out and buy a new starter unless you know its the problem.
Old Sep 13, 2005 | 10:16 PM
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Mine did the same thing.. Change the PCV Valve. That is you problem!!
Old Sep 14, 2005 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by lanky2882
what does a dry starter mean?
Dry starter means the greese that is normally inside the starter and keeps it lubricated and spinning freely is drying up. More cranks give more heat to the starter and greese gets thinnner when it gets warmer so it helps the starter spinn fast enough to crank.
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