1997 Buick Skylark intermittent start problem

1997 BUICK SKYLARK
70,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BYRDDD
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Often the idiot lights do not come on when the ignition is turned on, the engine will crank but not start. After 4 or 5 tries the idiot lights do come on, the engine cranks and starts. It happens every day and seems not to be affected by temp.
Feb 11, 2009 at 5:22 AM
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JDL
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You may have to check the feed to and from the ignition switch? You may have to check ground circuits also. Are the battery cables/wires clean and tight on both ends?
Feb 11, 2009 at 5:28 AM
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