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lantzalots - 21 Jun 2006 04:05 GMT

I am thinking that there is an intermitting problem, but I am also not an
expert. Car 90% of the time will not start if the dash lights do not come
on when I initially turn the key. If I leave the key in positon for a
period of time the dash lights will eventually come on, then the car will
start. I am sorry if what I am saying is confusing, can explain alot
better in person.If anyone can help, please e-mail me ASAP.

thanks,lantzalots

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Bob Bailin - 21 Jun 2006 16:44 GMT

>I am thinking that there is an intermitting problem, but I am also not an
> expert. Car 90% of the time will not start if the dash lights do not come
> on when I initially turn the key. If I leave the key in positon for a
> period of time the dash lights will eventually come on, then the car will
> start. I am sorry if what I am saying is confusing, can explain alot
> better in person.If anyone can help, please e-mail me ASAP.

When you say "initially turn the key", do you mean when you turn
the key to the ON position you get no dash lights initially, but if you let
it sit for a while they eventually come on?

Or is it when you turn the key to START (and hold it there) that the above occurs?

Do other lights, such as the interior dome light or the headlights, also act like this?

Bob

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