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The starter does not engage right away when I turn the key

Tiny
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Sometimes it takes more than one or two turns of the key for it to engage, but the starter is not dragging
Monday, April 16th, 2012 AT 4:25 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like possible ignition switch issue or a bad connection somewhere in circuit? Also possible starter is going out?
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Monday, April 16th, 2012 AT 6:14 PM
Tiny
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Here's a diagram of circuits. You have a relay in the PDC that may be failing.
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Monday, April 16th, 2012 AT 6:29 PM

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