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802 messages,  Last post on Jun 11, 2012 at 7:59 PM

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#795 of 802 98 buick regal by dog1017

Sep 11, 2011 (8:10 pm)

dies when driving and wont crank intermitantly i can jump the starter and it will start the speedo also jumps around when it acts up tried a ignition switch didnt fix it i dont get any power from the ignition switch to the relay on the big yellow wire any ideas

#796 of 802 Re: 98 buick regal [dog1017] by dog1017

Sep 11, 2011 (8:12 pm)

Replying to: dog1017 (Sep 11, 2011 8:10 pm)
what other info do you need

#797 of 802 Car wont start by lhow3714

Oct 31, 2011 (9:05 am)

I have a 2004 Dodge Stratus SE...ok i was driving home from work then my car started slowing down and it eventually stopped...i tried to start it back up but it would turn over but nothing else...my lights and everything else are still working it just wont start...anyone know what this could possible be

#798 of 802 Re: Car wont start [lhow3714] by stefani_shook

Dec 13, 2011 (8:00 pm)

Replying to: lhow3714 (Oct 31, 2011 9:05 am)
Mine did the same thing the other night!!! My husband said he thinks it is the fuel Pump!

#799 of 802 1999 Tahoe intermittent start problem by cool_kitty

Dec 21, 2011 (10:21 am)

About a month ago I was driving, about 30 mph and my Tahoe died. Had towed to shop where it immediately started and continued to start. (and no I did not try to restart after it died) They said if they could not duplicate then could not fix.
 
Last week it would start then immediately die. Later that day it started and has been running/startiing fine. Yesterday I went to an appointment then to the grocery store. Came out of store and would not even try to turn over after multiple tries. No sound at all.
 
Additionally, while sitting there in my non-running Tahoe the door locks would sound like they were trying to lock or unlock. After about 5 minutes, and calling my husband to come pick me up, I tried again and it cranked right up!
 
Also have problem with windshield wipers not working occasionally, usually when it is raining, but the 2 have never seemed to be connected and do not occur around the same time.
 
Anyone out there have any idea what could be wrong with both the starting problem and/or the wipers? I know it is an old auto but has only 68,000 miles but now I am afraid to drive off in it unless I have a back up ride available.

#800 of 802 Re: 1999 Tahoe intermittent start problem [cool_kitty] by hardpressed

Dec 27, 2011 (2:26 pm)

Replying to: cool_kitty (Dec 21, 2011 10:21 am)
what's been checked already for the starting problem? not much info here (could be thermostat to a long list of items)
 
wipers- might check fuses first, then relays, if that doesn't work, might have to pull the wiper motor to bench test and or pull fuse box to check good connection from back of your wiper fuse

#801 of 802 1997 Toyota avalon by 1997avalon

Jun 11, 2012 (4:35 pm)

So my 1997 Toyota Avalon has had trouble starting lately. There is no clicking sound, it will not turn over but after repeated attempts and some waiting, it will eventually start like nothing was ever wrong. This Happen intermittently, about 1 in 8 starts, but is becoming more frequent. I feel it happens more often when I am parked facing uphill on a slant, but I could be imagining not aspect. My mechanic (who is trustworthy) says battery and alternator are doing well, he replaced the starter because that is the most common problem, but the starting issue persists. He mentioned a couple sensors that could be the problem but I am at a loss for what to do next...
  
Any suggestions?

#802 of 802 Re: 1997 Toyota avalon [1997avalon] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 11, 2012 (7:59 pm)

Replying to: 1997avalon (Jun 11, 2012 4:35 pm)
has anyone suggested the obvious---the ignition switch?
 
The starter and starter relay could have been easily checked without a replacement.

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