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Engine intermittently does not start?

Tiny
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  • 2004 BUICK RENDEZVOUS
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 213,335 MILES
My cuts off on a random, like I’ll start it and drive it to the store and turn it off by the time I come back out to leave, the car sometimes doesn’t start. One particular day I was driving and made a regular turn, and the wheel tightened up and everything had cut off. Another time I was driving and as I was getting ready to park and put the car in reverse it cut off. I’ve noticed that when I pop the hood and move my battery, I’m able to start it again every time.
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Sunday, September 29th, 2024 AT 7:43 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

When it won't start, does the starter motor still engage to turn the engine? Also, if you move the battery and it allows it to start, have you checked to make sure the battery terminals are both clean and tight? Take a look through this link:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, September 29th, 2024 AT 6:31 PM
Tiny
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Yes it does still engage. Although I have not checked the terminals, I will thank you!
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Sunday, September 29th, 2024 AT 6:43 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

You are very welcome. Let me know what you find. I'm interested in knowing.

Take care,

Joe
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Sunday, September 29th, 2024 AT 8:06 PM
Tiny
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Hi, thanks again for the advice, come to find out my battery terminal was extremely loose which made the car keep cutting off ! Thank you !
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Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 AT 6:29 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

You are very welcome. I'm glad to know you were able to resolve the issue.

Take care and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
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Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 AT 7:26 PM

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