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Originally posted by guitarman400
I notice that my car has a problem starting up when it is really hot. It does not always happen, kind of a hit and miss situation. I do know that it doesn't start when I hear the fans kick in. I am thinking it may be because it is drawing power from the battery. Due to this problem, I am having a problem trusting my car. It is no longer reliable and am leary about taking it out.
I am wondering if the problem stems from the starter or the battery. The battery is atleast four years old, but reads as good, I dont think it is the battery, but I dont want to remove the starter until I know for sure. The car seems fine 90% of the time, but cant trust it any longer. Would like to know how to test for the problem. Does anyone have any advice or has ever suffered from similar problems? I would appreciate any kind of help that I can get.
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Gidáy, you need to describe what happens when it won't start, a bit better.
Does the engine turn over, but not start?
Starter ok, engine problem.
Does the starter struggle to turn the engine?
Battery low.
Does turning the key produce a clicking sound, but no action?
Low current flow to starter solenoid, inhibitor switch.
Does turning the key produce no sound, but the dash lights go out at the same time, but come back on when you let the key go?
Dirty battery terminals.
Your turn.
Harvey.
