I have a 97 Pontiac Bonneville, 152000 miles, 3.8L V-6. Most mornings it starts right up no problem. After I drive an hour or so and cut the engine off to go into work, If I need to get back out it usually won't start. Car will clunk a few times like it wants to crank, but will not. After a few tries it will just click and humm, but won't try to start. After it sits a few hours it will start right up, maybe a little hesitation but starts. It seems the longer it sits between driving the more likely it is to start.
I have had the battery, starte, and alternator tested, all test out fine. When I have this problem, there is juice to all electrical systems in the car-headlights, stereo, etc.-Just won't crank.
Leaving the car running to go in a store, lunch, etc. Is getting tiresome, but I don't want to be stranded. BTW-most times this happens it WILL take a jump-problem is there isn't always someone around!
Thanks for any suggestions is advance.
Monday, April 22nd, 2019 AT 6:00 PM
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