Car Update- this time, we have an answer!

[collwen]

After work I got through to the garage. The car started every time for them. So the mechanic took the keys, took the cordless phone, and went out to the car.

The first time, it started.

The second time, it didn't.

But at least this time, he could hear what was happening (or not happening as the case may be) and he's going to call me back with how much a new starter is going to cost.

Starters seem to be pesky things. Unless they're actually acting up, there is no way to tell that they're having problems.

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[featheredfrog.livejournal.com]

I had this problem at least twice. Couple of times it was a dead spot in the starter motor. Once it was a loose power cable on the starter, only needed tightening.

I got good at replacing starters on my grand-am, I could do it in the parking lot of the parts store.