Howdy All
Need a little help on tracking down this problem
Battery terminals have been cleaned and the connections are tight. Voltage of battery seems ok checked with a voltmeter. Water levels are ok.
Condition: At cold startup, either in the mornings or after several hours being off while at work - turn switch first time and no response. no sound. no interior light. nothing in the dash panel display.
Second turn - maybe no response or click,click,click, with a few second wait until actually starting but not whirr,whirr,whirr like a weak battery.
Third turn - starts right up.
Several weeks ago had a problem for a few days with having to move the steering wheel back and forth befor the ignition key could be turned to make the car start. Don't know if its related.
What is the most likely culprit?
Should I be prepared to leave the car with the mechanic a day or so?
Any help is appreciated.
Stanley P. Pickens