Karen Bisig Posted on Nov 08, 2011

Our car starts right up in the morning just fine. The rest of the day in and out of car it has trouble starting. What could it be?

Once the engine is warm and you go to start it again, it has trouble starting. You have to crank it 2 to 3 times and step on gas and it finally starts up. If it sits for 5 hours or so, again, it starts right up. it seems to be once the engine is warm.

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If battery and connections are good (it's a big draw,different then other components).Because a bad connection or old battery can sometimes work the starter after it sits,doesn't make it .Some times a starter has a bad spot,thats whe you see some one get under and directly jump it.If buying a battery get at least recommended cranking amp size battery,Larger auto stores check battery no charge (bad joke). Its free google /bing who does a free battery test.Auto zons,pep boys,sears.May even be running a sale.Most switch out battery for fee (no charge*),*Hopefully you will laugh later.

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