Intermittent starting issue

2004 CADILLAC CTS
150,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KENT TAYLOR 95
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Sometimes it will start just fine and sometimes it will not crank over, but all the lights and stuff come on. if I unhook the battery for 5 minutes then hook it back up will start right up. anyone know what it could be?
Jan 9, 2020 at 10:53 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

This could be a few different things. Are the battery terminals in good condition, free of corrosion, and tight when you reconnect? When it doesn't start, is there any clicking from the starter? Also, when you say it won't crank over, do you mean the starter won't engage or the starter does engage, but the engine won't start? I need to know that so I know where to have you start checking.

Let me know. In the interim, here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

I will watch for your reply.

Take care,
Joe
Jan 9, 2020 at 12:08 PM
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