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JWHIP804

MEMBER
2003 DODGE NEON
94,000 MILES

Ok here it is. Car lags at start, takes about 5 seconds before car turns over. While the car is attempting to start, FUSE flashes on odemeter but stops once car is started. Have checked all fuses visually and everthing looks fine. Radio, lights, dome light, etc. Works. On rare occasion the car will start instantly upon keyturn.

Heres the other part, when the car starts instantly, my cruise control works. When the car takes a few seconds to start, the cruise does not work. Also, at times when I start the car, the RPM needle shoots clockwise until sticking on the peg and speedometer does not work. Only when I get the car to 90 mph, will the spedometer needle start working. The RPM needle seems to correct itsself at different times.

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HMAC300

MECHANIC
48,601 POSTS

Check this circuit out including the grounds. Make sure they are clean. Also check the tan wire going to the relay, you may have a bad connection on these. Make sure to check the ground form body to battery. If it still does it after checking this stuff, then have an assistant try to start the car and if it doesn t hit the starter with a hammer on the body. If it starts you have a flat spot on teharmature and need another starter.

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