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Trouble starting my car

i have a problem with my car starting.  it will start as long as the check engine light is on and  it runs fine,  but when you turn the key on and the check engine light doesn't come on, the car won't start ,and it will come on whenever it feels like it, some times it will start after about five minutes or so and then sometimes it won't start all day, and then you can start right away when you first get in it ,it does crank when you turn it on but it won't start ,any info would be appreciated     thanks


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sounds like something is loose or a bad contact

Posted 2009-08-29T14:06:36Z
 
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since the car runs when the check engine light is on and will not run when it is off, it is apparent that there is some problem which turns on the light.  when the key is on and the light is not on indicates that power is not being sent to the computer and other circuits in the car.  I suspect the ignition switch or power relay.  there are so many possibilities it would be hard to pinpoint the problem without having access to the car when it is in the "no start" condition. you might try this with a helper, when the no start condition is on, turn the ignition to on. have someone wiggle various wires under the hood and under the dash (if you can get a hand up under there).  if the light comes on you have a general idea of where the problem is.  You can  also wiggle the key around and the gearshift lever, pump the brake pedal etc. to see if the light will come on.  also  have the trouble codes read to determine the cause of the light being on.

Posted 2009-08-30T23:38:53Z
 
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Mechanical  work on gas,diesel,eletric, propane.

 

Name it i have probabley work on it.

check all grounds ,including battery cables. make sure battery post are very clean, nice and shiny  Put corroroan ring over battery post. clean all connections and grounds.

Posted 2009-09-01T18:48:35Z
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Better drive a new cars then oldies.

Yea its obvious that something with electricity is wrong, take it to mehanic.

Posted 2009-09-12T17:16:14Z
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