Car won't start, but only sometimes. Only had car 2 months.
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Car wouldn't start, battery seemed good, all lights on. Radio would play but I turned it off, also fan so as not to drain battery.
Kept turning key for about 3-4 minutes, finally started.
Three weeks later it happened again. Took more time turning the key many times to get it going.
One week later I turned key for at least an hour, simply would not start. AAA brought it home, where it's been sitting.
Been sitting in driveway for almost 2 weeks while we're trying to find someone to work on it. Husband just tried to start it and it started. But I'm afraid to drive it now, not knowing what's wrong. It's winter, I don't want to be stranded in the cold.
Would appreciate any help or ideas.
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When you are attempting to start the car, does the engine always turn over, or is does nothing happen at all, or maybe just lights dim but still no actual cranking of the engine? If it always turns over while trying to crank, then the ignition switch and starter can probably be ruled out. If nothing happens, I would start looking at the ignition switch. If the engine does not turn over, but the lights dim when you try, then I would look at the starter.
