When I start my car sometimes it acts like the battery is dead (no lights or starter turnover). However if i turn the key off and try again it will usually start on the next try or two. I had the battery tested and it is fine. The starter is only a couple of years old at the most. Does anyone have any ideas. I'm thinking that it is an ignition problem but do not know much about it. Edited by: sw2cam

 

Check battery cable ends for corrosion damage and the battery terminals themsleves for corrosion buildup. If it is an AC/Delco battery, inspect the + terminal very closely -- they tend to leak acid where the terminal comes through the battery casing.

Also check the ground connection to the frame (the other end of the - battery cable. This needs to be a good connection to complete the electrical circuit.

Definitely sounds like a poor/intermittent electrical connection issue

DerfEdited by: derf