intermitting starting?

1995 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MANO DE ORO
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turn the key car starts once. turn it off won't restart for days. Then will start one or many times then won't turn over for days.
May 9, 2024 at 3:44 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When this happens, does the starter motor fail to engage or does it work but the engine won't start?

If the starter always works, here is what I need you to do. When it won't start, I need you to try starting fluid to see if it starts. If it does and then stalls, we know it is a fuel related issue. If there is no change, I need you to check for spark at the spark plugs.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let me know what you find.

Joe
May 9, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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