2002 Chevy Cavalier Dying Battery

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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WAGNER34
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I have been having continuous problems with my elcetrical system. Lately the car won't start on the first turn of the ignition but usually stars the second or third turn. I replaced the battery when autozone told me that was the problem. What is causing this?
Sep 14, 2008 at 1:43 PM
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RHALL77
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does the starter crank or not at all. when it does it does it just click. maybe a possible ingnition switch
Sep 14, 2008 at 1:47 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lately the car won't start on the first turn of the ignition but usually stars the second or third turn.

Sounds like you have to prime the fuel system a couple of times to get fuel. Check the fuel pressure and coolant temperature sensor.
Sep 14, 2008 at 1:47 PM
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