1986 Pontiac Fiero car doesn't crank

1986 PONTIAC FIERO
178,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BAILIE
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I cant figure this out. Sometimes when I shut my car off, then return to get in and go, it doesn't crank. It makes no noise at all. If I continue to try and crank it it still doesnt crank. HOWEVER, if i leave it alone for several minutes without trying then it will crank. It doesnt do this all the time. it does it when I least expect it. Ive already had the starter redone, checked battery cables.... I'm lost on this one. Any clue or suggestions of the problem?
Apr 28, 2008 at 5:15 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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try starting it in neutral, maybe your neutral safety switch is no good.
Apr 28, 2008 at 5:18 PM
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BAILIE
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i tried that, i tried everything i could think of. Someone said I may have a ground problem.....?
Apr 28, 2008 at 5:57 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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well you need tyo make sure the battery terminals are tight and also check with a test light to see if the starter is getting powser when you are trying to start it.
Apr 28, 2008 at 6:00 PM
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BAILIE
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ok, thanks. Haven't tried that.
Apr 30, 2008 at 10:10 AM
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