2003 Toyota Corolla Sometimes Car Will Start Had Towed Garage Course Started

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DIRTYFRANK28
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Sometimes my car will not start. had it towed to a garage (where it of course started) and they checked the starter, battery, and alternator...all good. Replaced battery 3 weeks ago. Replaced starter bout 2 years ago. There is also a faint smell in the cabin some of the time that smells like acetone, but a bit sweet.
Dec 24, 2012 at 1:32 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i bet the starter motor has a dead spot. you will have to leave it with them till the problem happens to verify.

at this point, you cannot fix something that is not broke

Roy
Dec 24, 2012 at 1:55 PM
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