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1988 PONTIAC
89,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RRAZORR1
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When i drive this car very far some times it will not start. It has good battery.just wont turn over then i put jumper cables on it it will sometimes start. it does not matter how far i drive it. i can even start it 5 or 6 times in a row then bam it wont even turn over. have had the ignition relay replaced it still does it.had battery checked was told it was ok too.
Apr 2, 2008 at 6:18 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Check and clean both ends of the battery cables, especially the negative, check ignition switch...
Apr 2, 2008 at 6:31 AM
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