Since new, my 2002 has a starting problem every couple of weeks. It can happen in freezing cold, or hot weather, or first thing in the morning or after driving for a while and stopping for gas or groceries. One turns the key and nothing happens - just silence. However, the lights, radio, etc, are still working. After 5 to 20 minutes of attempts, it starts like nothing had ever happened. The dealer "cleaned the ignition switch contacts" to no avail. Of course, it starts fine at their shop. After several visits, they said they do not know what is wrong and I will have to wait until it will not start permanently so they can diagnose it and, perhaps, replace the starter. (Meanwile the warantee is over - sound familiar?). Love the car but my wife now refuses to drive it for fear of being stranded if she ever stops on the way home. I would be grateful for any ideas or tales of similar problems!
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19 years ago