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Old 04-30-2002, 09:20 AM
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Default has anyone had problems starting their car?

i have a 98.5 and lately the car fails to start.

the starter seems to be working, the engine just fails to turn over. what could it be:
1) bad starter?
2) injectors?
3) spark plugs?
4) coilpack?
5) loose belt?

help!

once started, the car runs fine. seems to happen every 10-15 starts. if i wait a minute and restart, it's fine.
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Default Things to check..

First check to see if you have any codes, like a misfire or something, which may indicate a bad coil pack.
Check your spark plugs for fouling, and for gap.

Then I'd have the fuel filter replaced.
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i checked - no codes =(
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you drive through deep water lately?
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nope - and this has been happening for over a month
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crack open your air filter...maybe you sucked up something that is blocking airflow
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Default Uh, did you check the battery?

Mine was only half full of water when I checked it the other day.
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i'll check this
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