Intermittent not starting issue

1999 CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER
200,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TAYLORJEAN19
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When I put my key and try to turn it over it starts sometimes and other times it does not. what can cause that to happen? Do I need to get a new ignition switch? Or could it be something else?
Dec 27, 2020 at 7:29 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

I attached a wiring diagram of the starting system for you to view.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

We need to do some basic checks to see if the ignition switch or the starter is the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Roy
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Dec 27, 2020 at 9:07 PM
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