1995 Pontiac Grand Am I turn the key and I lights come on a

OLIMPIOA

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1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
12,308 MILES

I have a 95 grand am and sometimes when I go get in the car I will turn the key and nothing happens all the lights work but when I turn the key nothing. Then if I get out and hit on something that is right by the hood latch by the radiator and it starts sometimes. I get so angry I am ready to get rid of it. That thing has wires that go to the battery and the starter, I don't know what it is though. Any advice.

Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 7:20 PM

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LEGITIMATE007

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Well, it sounds like you have some loose wiring, you'll need to have someone check the wires from the battery to the alternator and then to the starter. Also try to start your car in neutral and see if it starts. Let me know

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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 9:11 PM

OLIMPIOA

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We have tried everything all is tight. Netural it will not start. I have a number off a part that we hit and it starts most of the time. I will give it to you maybe you can find some info on it I haven't had any luck! It is Omron 12177235 and on the bottom there is a number also it is D0359, I don't even know what the name of this part is called.

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Monday, March 15th, 2010 AT 9:19 PM

LEGITIMATE007

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Ok I will try and do some research, if you dont here from me within 24 hours write back, because that will be the only way I can find you again

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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 7:54 AM

OLIMPIOA

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Ok thank you so very much I am a single lady with 2 young grand kids and I am unable to pay a mechanic to help me. And it is very scary getting stuck somewhere and trying to find someone to help you.

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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010 AT 10:47 AM