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Question: Starter sticking or tune up??

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Visitor, Peshtigo, WI, May 18, 2010, 14:16

at times, getting more frequent, when I start my vehicle it sounds like the starter sticks, now not sure if the starter is bad or if the engine is just having a hard time starting? 90,000 miles on engine(3400).. would rather do a tune up than change the starter at this point, but would like some advice...

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    Visitor, May 19, 2010, 04:10

    -Inspect the battery terminals and wire leads.
    -check fuses related to starter and ignition and fuel
    -inspect spark plug wires
    -pull a spark plug out and read it..Google spark plug for irregular wear and damage photos

    If nothing from the ignition then bench test the starter. Find out the amp draw and compare with a new starter.

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    Visitor, June 23, 2010, 20:27

    i actually had this problem and thought the same thing, took it to the deal and they lubed the entire steering wheel/key assembly which fixed the problem, however 2 years later and looks like I have to get the same thing done again

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