Car will not start

Tiny
TRAY73
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  • 2011 CADILLAC STS
  • 6 CYL
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  • 147,884 MILES
When I hit the brake and start button the dash goes black and nothing works. I have to do this like 3-6 times before it actually starts. I feel It may be the starter but not entirely sure.
Thursday, September 26th, 2019 AT 11:17 AM

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Tiny
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I repaired one last year for this issue. I replaced the starter, but I found that the battery cable going to the starter was contacting the side of the engine block and was chafed and the insulation was charred a little. Bad battery terminal contact can also cause this issue, but for safety sake I would inspect the connections at the starter first. I've attached an illustrated picture of the cable at the starter.
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Thursday, September 26th, 2019 AT 1:05 PM

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