Turn the ignition key I get nothing

Tiny
BOOKRUNNER66
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  • 2008 FORD ESCAPE
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I have a 2008 Ford Escape. Sometimes when I turn the ignition key I get nothing. Sometimes it takes turning the key anywhere form 2 to 6 times before it roars to life. What's the problem? Usually it starts right up but this problem seems to be getting worse as time goes by. Help.
Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 4:07 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Have the ignition switch -checked out start here
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Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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Thanks! I'll let you know how it works.
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Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 4:29 PM
Tiny
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Do you have a theft lamp and is it on when trying to start it?
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Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 4:49 PM
Tiny
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No and no.
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Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 4:53 PM
Tiny
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When its not starting you will have to checl voltage to the starter on the bn- gn wire
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Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 5:09 PM
Tiny
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Will do. Happy Easter by the way!
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Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 5:13 PM
Tiny
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To you to
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Saturday, April 7th, 2012 AT 5:17 PM

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