Toyota Camry - turning key in ignition twice

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CATATONIA72
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Camry 1988. 220,000+ miles, 4 cylinder

Recently replaced the battery on my camry. 2 days after that the engine won't start unless I turn the key twice. On the first turn it sputters and dies, 2nd turn usually works. If the car if off for a few hours the first turn works but if overnight, it takes two.
Apr 16, 2007 at 6:55 AM
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RASMATAZ
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[quote:5dff16789d="catatonia72"]Camry 1988. 220,000+ miles, 4 cylinder

Recently replaced the battery on my camry. 2 days after that the engine won't start unless I turn the key twice. On the first turn it sputters and dies, 2nd turn usually works. If the car if off for a few hours the first turn works but if overnight, it takes two.[/quote:5dff16789d]

Could be the ignition switch-internal contacts
Apr 16, 2007 at 8:52 AM
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