Sears said my battery was 'bad' and I replaced it today but found I was trying to start it 5 times (cold start) even after replacing battery. Took it back and they said new batter 'good' and to see dealer? Anyone out there know what this could be? Am I stuck going to the dealer for an expensive diagnostic 'work up'? The starter, alternator, and some kind of 'drainage' was OKAY as per Sears. Could this be a fuel system problem. Any experience or educated guesses please? This Grand Prix is has just 44,000 miles on it. Could it need a tune up? Would that affect starting problems? Also, after going a block, twice it has happened that the accelerator pedal 'stuck' about an inch depressed and the car looses power..does not turn off but is at a 'stall, stumble?'...over the phone dealer said it could be the throttle system needing cleaning? Input greatly appreciated. THANKS!
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18 years ago