1998 Oldsmobile 88 Intermittent starting/not starting

1998 OLDSMOBILE 88
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RJMCGAW
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Electrical problem
1998 Oldsmobile 88 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Car won't always start. Battery is good. Is there a brake safety switch/sensor that could interfere with starting the car, and if so, where is it located? Can hear a slight click when stepping on brake before trying to start car.
Apr 1, 2010 at 11:07 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The click is from the brake light switch on the top of the brake pedal. Has the check engine light come on? When it doesn't start, have you had a chance to see if it is getting spark and fuel to the engine?

Let me know.

Joe
Apr 14, 2010 at 5:29 AM
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RJMCGAW
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[quote:2bc7e3272c="Jacobandnickolas"]The click is from the brake light switch on the top of the brake pedal. Has the check engine light come on? When it doesn't start, have you had a chance to see if it is getting spark and fuel to the engine?

Let me know.

Joe[/quote:2bc7e3272c]

Took car to the dealer for repair. Said it was a problem with the key, ignition switch/security system. Changed ignition switch and key. No problems since. Thank you for your reply.
Apr 14, 2010 at 6:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I'm glad you got it fixed. Let us know if you have questions in the future.
Apr 15, 2010 at 12:35 AM
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