Why won't engine start when car is warmed up?

Tiny
HOWDY DOODY
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  • 1989 NISSAN MAXIMA
  • 200,000 MILES
Car consistently won't start when engine is warmed up. Turn ignition switch and it acts as if battery is dead (which isn't). Let engine cool for several hours and it starts again
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011 AT 5:03 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 109,755 POSTS
If you are sure the battery is good, check battery terminals for corrosion, damage. Also, make sure the ground to the engine is tight and clean. Finally, when it happens, you need to have the starter checked. It could be going bad and the heat from the engine is causing it to fail.
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011 AT 2:39 PM

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