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Intermittent starting issue

Tiny
KENT TAYLOR 95
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  • 2004 CADILLAC CTS
  • 3.6L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
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?
Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 6:53 PM

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Tiny
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
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Thursday, January 9th, 2020 AT 8:08 PM

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