I Just did a major repair on my car, it all started with car wont strat at all. it was a bad starter. I replaced the starter and adjusted ignition timing for smog. Two days later car broke down on the freeway and the radiator cracked due to excessive pressure. this time it was timing belt failure. I replaced timing belt, water pump and radiator and thermostat and all hoses. I paid over 900$ for the job. Next day after i picked my car, when i was taking my car back from lunch car wont start again. battery is on , starter is working engine is cranck and make GRR GRR sounds then dont start, itried acouple time and finally it worked. later i notice it only does that when you turn the key have way(ideal or ignition switch) and leave it for a couple seconds after that it wont start. if you take the key out and turn immediately it will start fine. Battery is 3 month old, sparks are new, all other possible connection is fine. NOT SURE WHAT IS THE PROBLEM/
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Hello,
Pull the ignition coil, take it to any auto parts place, and have it tested. Or, have the guys that just fixed it find out what is going on, as they may have caused the issue.
In fact, when the vehicle overheated, there may have been damage to the cylinder head, or head gasket. If the cylinder head warped, you will get rough conditions until the car dies.
Check your oil and coolant for coolant and oil. If you find one in the wrong place, or if your coolant reservoir bubbles as it runs, head gasket city.
Now, what is funny about the key being in different positions, is that you would not be able to change how the vehicle operates with the key unless the ignition switch were faulty.
You may be putting the switch right on the edge of a contact, but who knows.
Test the switch, and make sure you get power to the right systems when the key is turned to different positions.
A compression test would not hurt either.
Let me know your questions, and I'll get back with you ASAP.
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