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Old 07-14-2009, 05:31 PM
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Default 98 SL1 Wont Start Sometimes

Alright here's the deal...

When I try to start the car, it CLICKS but the engine doesn't turn over...

If I leave it alone for a while after that it will sometimes start without a problem...

The lights still come on, i still have power, and my battery is only a month old.

Push starting the car works everytime, but when i turn if off again it still wont start on its own.


Any ideas? I'm assuming that I just need a new starter but someone said it could be the generator or just the cables to the starter so I wanted to see what others say....


Thanks for the help
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 10:51 PM
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could be a few things...could be the starter..could be the alt..but my money is on the bat cables replace em both
 
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Old 07-16-2009, 06:58 PM
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Yes definitely the battery cables (that would be my bet guess as well)...but you might want to see if the battery cable going to the starter is tight!
 
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Old 07-17-2009, 02:42 PM
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Usually the positive cable fails first. Corrosion starts under the wire jacket where it can't be seen. Makes the cable look like a 2x4 attacked by termites.
 
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