1993 Mazda MPV hard to start in morning

1993 MAZDA MPV
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MIAUTO
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1993 Mazda MPV 6 cyl Automatic 190000 miles

My '93 mazda mpv was starting fine, now it's been 3 days that is hard to start first time in the day; lights in dashboard looks strong so probably not battery...it makes a click and nothing else. After wiggling battery cables (they look tight) and re-trying (turn key) about 5 times it starts. After that there is no problem it re-starts everytime everywhere I go. The problem is only the first start of the day.
Apr 29, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try cleaning the battery posts and cables use petroleum jelly and then tightened it properly
Apr 30, 2009 at 2:38 AM
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