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2002 Dodge Stratus

Tiny
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2002 Dodge Stratus Front Wheel Drive Automatic

When I try to start my car I need to turn the key back and forth a few times before it will start. It seems to only happen when the car has sat for several hours first.
Friday, September 19th, 2008 AT 9:51 PM

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Tiny
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You mean on off on off?

Will it not crank unless you do this or just not fire up?
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008 AT 8:49 AM
Tiny
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You do not have to turn it all the way off.
But this is the crank.

Thanks
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008 AT 3:46 PM
Tiny
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Could you please retype that its a bit jumbled!
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Saturday, September 20th, 2008 AT 4:36 PM
Tiny
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You do not have to turn the key to the off to get it to start. When you turn the key to the start position
you get a ticking sound if you release it and turn it to the start position about 2-3 times then it will finly trun over and start.
Thanks for your help
Pat.
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Sunday, September 21st, 2008 AT 2:00 AM
Tiny
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I would deffinetly check out the starter if thats whats happening sounds like the starter is getting the signal, is it a rappid clicking or just one click then nothing?

Check battery also along with the starter relay.
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Monday, September 22nd, 2008 AT 9:27 PM

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